{"product_id":"the-outdoor-classroom-ages-3-7-using-ideas-from-forest-schools-to-enrich-learning-paperback","title":"The Outdoor Classroom Ages 3-7: Using Ideas from Forest Schools to Enrich Learning - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKaren Constable\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSandy Green\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmphasising the importance of continuity for young children, \u003ci\u003eThe Outdoor Classroom\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cem\u003eAges 3-7\u003c\/em\u003e practically demonstrates how early years settings and schools can maximise the learning potential of the outdoor environment. Fully updated to take into account the revised EYFS and Key Stage 1 curricula and including new case studies throughout, this second edition encourages teachers and practitioners to examine and reflect on their use of the outside area to ensure they provide rich play opportunities for children that will further their learning regardless of time, space or financial restraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the Forest School approach, this handy text considers the practical implications for settings using the outdoor classroom and covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe characteristics of effective learning outdoors;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eguidance on timetabling and planning;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eadvice on the logistics and health and safety involved;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003etips for navigating parental and staff opposition;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eclosely linked theory and practice to assessment;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe social and emotional aspects of learning.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of resources, lesson plans and activities to support rich learning opportunities, this book will inspire you to think creatively about the outside area and use its full potential to bring the outdoors alive with interest, exploration and challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Constable\u003c\/strong\u003e is an early years leader and Forest School co-ordinator at St John and St Francis Church School in Somerset.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandy Green \u003c\/strong\u003eworked within the early years sector for over 35 years, initially as a nursery nurse in both education and social services settings and later as a lecturer in further education. She is now an educational consultant and has written extensively on early years education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.6 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738331877439,"sku":"9781138227989","price":93.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5db19b4f82b475b4794a0bc857717e7f.webp?v=1765152948","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-outdoor-classroom-ages-3-7-using-ideas-from-forest-schools-to-enrich-learning-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}