Table of Contents

Using materials Introduction Examples of practice with Points of Reflection 1. Transitions 2. Risk 3. Adult Role 4. Trust 5. Self-Engagement 6. Consulting Children 7. Sustainability 8. Sense of Place 9. Depth of Learning Self-Reflection References

About the Author

Claire Warden (B.ED Hons, Dip Drama, CEO Mindstretchers Ltd.) is an Educational Consultant who has developed her approach to experiential learning through a variety of experiences which have taken her on a pathway that includes working in a variety of types of centre, advisory work and ultimately to lecturing in further education at Strathclyde University. Claire is an author of many books and materials relating to early years methodology. She set up Whistlebrae and Auchlone Nature Kindergartens in Scotland, where children from 2-6 yrs old, as well as after school care and holiday care for children up to 12 years who spend up to 90% time outside. Claire is one of a leadership group of consultants who make up the World Nature Collaborative to develop a cohesive network and approach to experiential learning in outdoor spaces in a variety of climates, and which bring together educators, landscape architects, environmentalists and health workers to support a multidisciplinary approach to outdoor educational provision.