{"product_id":"outdoor-learning-through-the-seasons-book-ann-watts-9780415656306","title":"Outdoor Learning through the Seasons","description":"\u003cp\u003eOutdoor play experiences have a crucial role in young children’s learning and development and should be a daily part of their lives. Planning and facilitating rich play and learning opportunities outside can, however, be challenging, especially in difficult weather conditions. \u003ci\u003eOutdoor Learning through the Seasons \u003c\/i\u003eprovides detailed guidance on how we can encourage young children to engage with the natural world throughout the year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the four seasons as a framework, the book aims to help all adults to feel confident about taking children outside everyday and developing their awareness of the world around them. It suggests a wide range of experiences and looks at the various ways in which children can interact with the environment to further their learning and development. There are ideas to brighten grey winter days as well as summer sunshine, snow, wind and rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereference to recent research on the significance of outdoor play in early childhood;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguidance on how to encourage effective learning outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractical tips to offer high quality provision in layout, design and planting;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggestions for planning outdoor experiences in the seven areas of learning in line with with the revised Early Years Foundation Stage;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvice on working with parents and the role of adults;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for all seasons, weather conditions and working with the four elements: earth, air, water and fire;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euseful reference lists of further resources including stories, poems and websites;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean appendix of seasonal recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluding a \u003cb\u003efull colour photo plate section\u003c\/b\u003e to illustrate good practice, this practical book is essential reading for all those looking to provide rich and stimulating outdoor play provision for children in early years settings on a daily basis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49656616911121,"sku":"GOR008045227","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0415656303.jpg?v=1786107984","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/outdoor-learning-through-the-seasons-book-ann-watts-9780415656306","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}