Under the sky : playing, working and enjoying adventures in the open air : a handbook for parents, carers and teachers

Summary: This guide contains ideas for encouraging outdoor children's play in urban or rural areas. Includes plans, tips and advice on planning expeditions and adventures, toys and equipment, and activities as well as child-friendly outdoor design, materials, surfaces, seating, gardening, pets and wildlife.

Record details

ISBN: 9781855842151
Physical Description: x, 276 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Forest Row, East Sussex : Sophia Books, 2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- 1. The first years of childhood -- 2. Joy in movement -- 3. Risks, courage, fear and freedom from anxiety -- 4. cultivating play and imagination outdoors -- 5. Playthings, structures and tools -- 6. Seasonal activities -- 7. Beyond the garden gate -- 8. Child and wildlife friendly gardening -- 9. Outdoor design and creation -- 10. Case studies: garden, kindergarten and school -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: The early years framework -- Appendix 2: Further reading, resources, information, glossary -- Appendix 3: Plans -- Index -- Index of songs.