Educators have a key pedagogical role to promote early year's
outdoor play in natural environments. Active outdoor play that
involves risk-taking has been linked to positive effects on social
health and behavior as well as promoting physical activity and
motor skill development. At the same time, it has been recognized
that opportunities for children to experience outdoor learning have
been reduced in recent decades due to the impacts of technology,
urbanization and social change. This book brings together renowned
authors with research and professional experience in a range of
disciplines to provide a comprehensive guide to developing positive
and engaging outdoor learning environments in the early years. Part
1 looks at pedagogy and outdoor environments and considers the
value of risk-taking and developing a young child's appreciation of
the natural world. Part 2 examines the key principles involved in
the design and planning of such spaces including applying the
relevant equipment standards and regulations. Part 3 explores how
educators can develop an understanding of children's own
perspectives on outdoor spaces including promoting agency and
recognizing the importance of private playspaces. Part 4 examines
different cultural perspectives on outdoor play including
Indigenous approaches, while the final part considers the range of
experiences possible beyond purposefully-designed spaces including
visiting nature reserves and exploring urban environments.
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