This work provides ideas and inspiration for creating outdoor play and learning environments for young children, drawing on real-life case studies from the Kent Space to Grow project, which was a collaborative venture between Learning through Landscapes and Kent Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership. The book contains reproducible checklists, step-by-step instructions for outdoor activities for children, and planning and evaluation tools. This second edition refers to the guidelines of the current Early Years Foundation stage and offers updates on 22 exemplary programs in Kent. It is illustrated with color photos of real outdoor spaces in exemplary programs in the UK. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Is your outdoor area working? Do you want to make changes but are not sure where to start?Creating a Space to Grow guides you through the process of changing and developing the outdoor environment of your early years setting to maximise the learning potential that these areas can offer. Packed full of strategies and ideas for enhancing outdoor areas, this new edition has been updated with references to the revised Early Years Foundation Stage and features many new colour photographs to illustrate how settings have enhanced their outside space. Aimed at all early years practitioners who are looking to fulfil the potential learning opportunities that a stimulating outdoor area can create, this key text includes:Practical real life case studies and examples from the Kent Space to Grow project Step-by-step photocopiable prompt sheets that guide you through each stage and encourage the participation of your children A new section that includes updates from some of the Kent settings and new guidance on auditing and improving your outdoor space. Focusing on the core values that highlight the importance and benefits of outdoor play, this essential book will enable you to recognise the true value that outdoor spaces can have on a childs overall development and wellbeing.
