Mindstretchers – förlag

An exploration on naturalistic learning within Nature Kindergartens and Forest Schools. This 2nd revised edition provides a balance of academic research and case studies of children's voices, to explore all the facets of setting up and co-ordinating a Nature Kindergarten and Forest School wherever you are based in the world.

An inspiring new series of books that takes away any barriers to teacing and Learning in natural environments, inside, outside and beyond. Highly accessible for anyone working with children from 3 to 11 years old. The series is designed to offer support to staff to raise their own knowledge and skills to empower them to use authentice experiences to deliver a broad curriculum, whilst celebrating children's voices as guides to the potential learning possibilities. It provides information, curricular links and progression in learning with benefit risk assessments all in one place. A must have for all who are learning outside the classroom. A5, Full colour photographs throughout with a Foreword by Tim Gill.

This series provides an insight into the knowledge you require to facilitate learning occuring in outdoor environments, taking the natural elements as a guide. A combination of children's voices and progression points share the approach of teaching and learning, which in 2011 received three accolades and was described as 'inspirational and sector leading'. Simple, clear and easy to use for anyone working with children from 3 - 11 years old outside. Both practical and academic guidance on the acitivity of Wood Whittling.

Having worked with Learning and Teaching Scotland, we are now able to publish this book that looks at the issues that surround quality Outdoor Play and Learning. Each chapter examines an aspect of good practice and identifies key statements to consider as a framework for outdoor play. Case studies and photography throughout, the book identifies aspects that can be used for self evaluation by practitioners, to help centres and settings create policies and practice that follows national vision for outdoor play. By Claire Warden. Contents include: Vision & Values; Relationships; Exploring different environments; The spaces we create; the way children use the environment.

This book explores the connection that very young children have to Nature. Each chapter celebrates a natural element such as mud. Practical ideas are detailed for taking children under three outside to play. Its aim is to support and guide the carer and practitioner to consider the potential of an outdoor area for children under three and how you can respond to their motivations to create a natural environment full of awe and wonder.

The term Talking and Thinking Floorbook (TM) reflects their purpose which is to encourage thinking skills through talking and listening together in a group, so that children are consulted and can then influence the opportunities taking place.They create a child centred approach, which records the evidence of the process of play and the learning that comes from it.Consultation with children is important because;* it creates a closer match between the child and the curriculum it is experiencing.* it builds self esteem and positive attitudes when the learner is involved in the decision making.* it increases intrinsic motivation, that stays with a child throughout life.* children have a right to be treated with respect. As individuals, we can show respect by valuing their thoughts and opinions.The initial thoughts, evidence of the process of play and a summary of ideas are collated in a Talking and Thinking Floorbook(TM), that can reflect the progression over the learning journey.