Playing outdoors in the early years /
Garrick, Ros.
Playing outdoors in the early years / Ros Garrick. - 2nd ed. - London ; New York : Continuum, c2009. - xi, 132 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: A Rationale for Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Education and Care; Children's voices; Can you remember?; What are the children's views?; Changing landscapes; Children's health; An environment for learning; Gender issues; Chapter 2: The Place of the Garden in the Historical Development of Early Childhood Education; Froebel; Margaret McMillan; Susan Isaacs; The historical tradition of play; Chapter 3: Perspectives on Young Children and Outdoor Play; Psychological perspectives; Geographic perspectives: wild places; Sociological perspectives: children's peer cultures; Sociological perspectives: young children's participation; post modern perspectives; Chapter 4: Outdoor Play Decisions; Programme structure; Unpredictable weather; Messy play; Gender; Inclusion; Health and safety; Chapter 5: Planning an Outdoor Curriculum for Early Years Education and Care; Curriculum frameworks; The observation and planning cycle; Chapter 6: Outdoor Learning in Early Years Curricula Internationally; The Villetta pre-school in Reggio Emilia; Forest Schools in Norway; Growing Schools in England; Chapter 7: Sources of Advice, Guidance and Support; References.
9781847065476 (pbk.)
2009008263
Early childhood education--Activity programs.
Outdoor recreation for children.
LB1139.35.A37 / G37 2009
372.21 GAR
Playing outdoors in the early years / Ros Garrick. - 2nd ed. - London ; New York : Continuum, c2009. - xi, 132 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1: A Rationale for Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Education and Care; Children's voices; Can you remember?; What are the children's views?; Changing landscapes; Children's health; An environment for learning; Gender issues; Chapter 2: The Place of the Garden in the Historical Development of Early Childhood Education; Froebel; Margaret McMillan; Susan Isaacs; The historical tradition of play; Chapter 3: Perspectives on Young Children and Outdoor Play; Psychological perspectives; Geographic perspectives: wild places; Sociological perspectives: children's peer cultures; Sociological perspectives: young children's participation; post modern perspectives; Chapter 4: Outdoor Play Decisions; Programme structure; Unpredictable weather; Messy play; Gender; Inclusion; Health and safety; Chapter 5: Planning an Outdoor Curriculum for Early Years Education and Care; Curriculum frameworks; The observation and planning cycle; Chapter 6: Outdoor Learning in Early Years Curricula Internationally; The Villetta pre-school in Reggio Emilia; Forest Schools in Norway; Growing Schools in England; Chapter 7: Sources of Advice, Guidance and Support; References.
9781847065476 (pbk.)
2009008263
Early childhood education--Activity programs.
Outdoor recreation for children.
LB1139.35.A37 / G37 2009
372.21 GAR