{"product_id":"planning-for-outdoor-learning-helen-bilton-9780367322724","title":"Planning for Outdoor Learning: A Practical Guide for the Early Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen the environment is right, children flourish. Just as ready-made meals don't create great chefs, ready-made environments don't nurture independent thinkers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning is key to creating rich outdoor learning experiences, where children, educators and the environment can work together. This book supports practitioners working with children aged two to six (including Reception and Year 1) develop a flexible, observation-led approach to planning that places children at the heart of the process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than a rigid, one-size-fits-all process, planning should be a dynamic, responsive practice that evolves with the needs of the children and setting. Through practical examples, this book demonstrates how well-planned outdoor spaces support children's independence and problem-solving skills. Chapters include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe planning cycle - making planning accessible and achievable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuiding principles for effective outdoor learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating intentional environments that support children's curiosity and development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObservation, assessment and documentation made manageable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies from real settings and their outdoor planning journeys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHundreds of full-colour photographs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReflective tasks and activities for staff development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical tools for creating adaptable, child-centred plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book empowers early years practitioners to design outdoor learning experiences that truly meet children's needs. By focusing on the 'why' and 'how' of planning, it ensures that day-to-day practice is guided by meaningful aims and objectives - allowing educators to spend less time on paperwork and more time engaging with the children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Helen Bilton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367322722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367322724\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs","brand":"Helen Bilton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241040851199,"sku":"9780367322724","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_28286a8a-d7dc-419e-90af-5b4a139f1bad.jpg?v=1772652487","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/planning-for-outdoor-learning-helen-bilton-9780367322724","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}