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This essential resource is designed to help busy early years practitioners to support the mental health of young children through outdoor play.
Promoting social and emotional wellbeing in childhood has never been more important, and outdoor play is a crucial tool to build resilience, develop healthy relationships, and boost self-esteem. Using relatable case studies that demonstrate achievable change, the book is full of practical advice and strategies for exploring nature in both natural and man-made landscapes, and includes guidance on how to co-create inviting play spheres with children.
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Outdoor play allows young children to explore who they are and what they can do. It supports them as they learn to think critically, take risks, and form a true sense of belonging with their peers and with the wider community. This is an indispensable resource for practising and trainee early years practitioners, Reception teachers, and childminders as they facilitate outdoor play in their early years setting.
Author: Sarah Watkins
ISBN-10: 0367683431
ISBN-13: 9780367683436
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 10/29/2021
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.80w x 0.40d
Sarah Watkins is a Reception teacher and Forest School leader who is passionate about the positive impact of outdoor play on children's wellbeing. Sarah's memories of an outdoor, play-filled childhood inform her teaching ethos, and, as Head of School, Sarah knew the location of all the best hiding places, as it was the primary school she attended as a child! Before teaching, Sarah worked as an Arts Officer, and also managed projects for a national media charity, giving a platform to unheard voices. Sarah is a Specialist Leader in Education and university tutor who regularly speaks at educational events.
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