The Great Outdoors: Advocating for Natural Spaces for Young Children

ISBN-10: 1928896995
ISBN-13: 9781928896999
Series: The Great Outdoors
Category: Early childhood education
Pages: 117
Language: English
Published: 2014
Author: Mary S. Rivkin

Description

Children's outdoor play and experiences matter! New delights and opportunities for learning await each time children venture outdoors. This updated and expanded edition of The Great Outdoors will inspire teachers to make it possible for children to spend more time outdoors, have safe environments, and be free to learn through exploration. This book - Reviews why outdoor play matters for children, especially when it involves nature - Explores the historical and contemporary inspirations and foundation for nature education - Discusses ways to keep children safe outdoors, including minimizing sun exposure and other dangers - Highlights the importance of nature experiences for children's spiritual development - Explores the necessity and challenges of creating child-friendly cities and environments Each chapter ends with action items to improve children's access to safe, clean, and interesting places in your community and is packed with resource ideas for further exploration. The Great Outdoors will enable you take up the challenge to advocate for enticing outdoor spaces for children.

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Other editions

The Great Outdoors
- 2018-03-30
- 272 pages
- Paperback
- Gestalten
The Great Outdoors: 8 Romances for Nature Lovers
- 2017-05-01
- 1696 pages
- Paperback
- Simon and Schuster
The Great Outdoors: A Nature Bucket List Journal
- 2016-06-21
- 211 pages
- Paperback
- Rock Point Gift & Stationery
The Great Outdoors: Developing Children's Learning Through Outdoor Provision
- 2014
- 24 pages
- Paperback
- Gwasg y Bwthyn

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