Nature Talks

Amy Jones is a qualified teacher and Early Years and Outdoor Learning Specialist with over a decade of experience in education. Her background includes several years teaching in Reception, where she developed a strong passion for outdoor learning, child-led exploration and creating environments that inspire curiosity and communication. She has also led professional development for practitioners, with a particular focus on early years practice, mental health and wellbeing, and outdoor learning. Amy is also the founder of Play Outdoors.Joanna Feast is an education consultant specialising in PSHE and wellbeing culture and is the founder and director of Epiphany ETC Ltd. Joanna’s focus is on promoting and training adults on PSHE, wellbeing and health education in schools, aligned organisations, charities and businesses. She is also a director of Gabriels Wellbeing and Education, an outdoor learning charitable organisation, and of Clean Well-Being, through which she teaches therapeutic movement and exercise.

• AcknowledgementsPart 1: The FoundationsChapter 1: Setting the Tone for Communication and Language DevelopmentChapter 2: A Play-Based Approach to Language and Communication Skill DevelopmentChapter 3: Supporting Communication and Language Through High-Quality InteractionsChapter 4: Awe, Wonder and Play Schemas Chapter 5: The ChildChapter 6: Child Development Chapter 7: The Role of the AdultChapter 8: Outdoor SpaceChapter 9: Equipment and ResourcesChapter 10: Seasons and WeatherChapter 11: Senses in the OutdoorsPart 2: ProvocationsThe ProvocationsAutumnWinterSpringSummerIndex