A Practical Guide to Nature-Based Practice
Author | : Niki Buchan |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 130 |
Release | : 2017-02-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781472938381 |
ISBN-13 | : 1472938380 |
Rating | : 4/5 (380 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Nature-Based Practice written by Niki Buchan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing realisation that children benefit from being involved in wild spaces. They need dynamic and complex outdoor environments and opportunities for risk and challenge, to play with abandon, have first-hand experiences – places where there is adventure, delight, daring and joy! This book: o Provides a background to forest school and its relevance to Early Years settings o Outlines the challenges and benefits of outdoor learning o Explores the concept of nature-based practice o Emphasises the importance of free play o Includes case studies in which educators share their journeys into 'wild nature' This book will help adults and children alike to reconnect with their local environment - a must-have for any early years setting!