Nature and young children : encouraging creative play and learning in natural environments / Ruth Wilson.

By:

Wilson, Ruth A, 1943-

Contributor(s):

Wilson, Ruth A, 1943-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Routledge, 2012.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 144 p. : illISBN:

9780415526746 (pbk.) :
0203119355 (e-book)
0415526744 (paperback)
9780415526746 (paperback)
9780415526739 (hardback)
9780203119358 (e-book)
0415526736 (hardback)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

372.357 WIL

LOC classification:

LB1139.5.S35 W55 2012

Contents:

1.Nature play -- 2.Natural outdoor playspaces -- 3.Bringing the outdoors in -- 4.The role of the adult -- 5.Holistic child development -- 6.Fostering academic goals -- 7.Fostering positive conservation attitudes -- 8.Special considerations -- Appendix 1.Special places for young children -- Appendix 2.Additional resources.

Summary: From adding richness and variety to learning, to redesigning a playground, this highly accessible text will provide early years practitioners with a wealth of ideas on how to foster creative play and learning in the outdoor environment with a focus on interacting with the natural world.

Holdings ( 1 )
Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	372.357 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		217141

Includes bibliographical references and index.

From adding richness and variety to learning, to redesigning a playground, this highly accessible text will provide early years practitioners with a wealth of ideas on how to foster creative play and learning in the outdoor environment with a focus on interacting with the natural world.