Making the Most of Outdoor Learning by Linda Thornton

Making the Most of Outdoor Learning by Linda Thornton

This exciting new book in the 'Making the most of' series shows the value of outdoor as well as indoor learning environments. The book demonstrates how outdoor spaces, both in the setting and further afield, can add richness to the learning environment settings provide for very young children.

This book has already been receiving positive feedback from nurseries..Using case studies, down-to-earth text and beautiful photographs, it offers new ideas on how to use the outdoors to enhance learning. * Nursery World *
Fabulous! Anyone who has been fortunate enough to go on a course run by these two wonderful ladies will instantly recognise their high quality play, sensory, hands-on and experience-based activities * Early Years Educator *

Linda Thornton has over thirty years experience in education as a
teacher, headteacher, adviser and lead officer for early years. She is
passionate about developing children's thinking and learning, valuing
creative learning environments and encouraging educators to think about
the ‘why' as well as the ‘how' in their approach to teaching. Linda is
a director of alc associates and currently provides consultancy and
training for local authorities across the UK.


Pat Brunton's background as a research scientist has led to her
interest in the idea of babies and young children as researchers, and
to recognising the value of involving families in their children's
learning through science and technology. She has extensive
experience of the early years field and provides training for a wide
variety of audiences including school governors, teachers, early years
and childcare practitioners and children's centre professionals.

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ISBN 13	9781408137291
ISBN 10	1408137291
Title	Making the Most of Outdoor Learning
Author	Linda Thornton
Series	Making The Most Of
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2011-12-19
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.