This exciting new book in the 'Making the most of' series shows the value of outdoor as well as indoor learning environments. The book demonstrates how outdoor spaces, both in the setting and further afield, can add richness to the learning environment settings provide for very young children.
Linda Thornton has over thirty years experience in education as
a
teacher, headteacher, adviser and lead officer for early years. She
is
passionate about developing children's thinking and learning,
valuing
creative learning environments and encouraging educators to think
about
the ‘why' as well as the ‘how' in their approach to teaching. Linda
is
a director of alc associates and currently provides consultancy
and
training for local authorities across the UK.
Pat Brunton's background as a research scientist has led to her
interest in the idea of babies and young children as researchers,
and
to recognising the value of involving families in their
children's
learning through science and technology. She has extensive
experience of the early years field and provides training for a
wide
variety of audiences including school governors, teachers, early
years
and childcare practitioners and children's centre
professionals.
This book has already been receiving positive feedback from
nurseries...Using case studies, down-to-earth text and beautiful
photographs, it offers new ideas on how to use the outdoors to
enhance learning.
*Nursery World*
Fabulous! Anyone who has been fortunate enough to go on a course
run by these two wonderful ladies will instantly recognise their
high quality play, sensory, hands-on and experience-based
activities
*Early Years Educator*
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