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Playing outside : activities, ideas and inspiration for the early years / Helen Bilton.

Author/creator Bilton, Helen
Format Book and Print
EditionSecond edition.
Publication Info London ; New York : Routledge, [2014]
Description112 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Do we need the outdoor environment? -- The adult's role before, during and after outdoor play -- The curriculum out of doors -- Creating a workable playing environment -- Where do we go from here?
Abstract "Making outdoor teaching and learning work in practice is now a key priority for all early years practitioners. Playing Outside provides clear and detailed guidance on all aspects of outdoor play illustrated with over 100 colour photographs. This bestselling book has been fully updated throughout to incorporate the Early Years Foundation Stage and includes completely new photographs, case studies and ideas for resources.To help promote physical activity, healty and well educated children this book provides:practical activities that cover all aspects of learning; photographs illustrating good practice and imaginative use of equipment; examples of work from a range of settings; help and advice on suppliers of equipment.Written for all practitioners working in nurseries and pre-school settings, this book is essential reading for those that wish to provide inspiring outdoor play opportunities for the children in their care. "-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 111-112).
LCCN 2013030680
ISBN9780415604802 (pbk.)
ISBN041560480X (pbk.)

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB1047 .B53 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold