Playing Outdoors in the Early Years

Did you know that playing outdoors can be hugely beneficial to a young child's development and learning? In this engaging and stimulating guide for practitioners, Ros Garrick considers every aspect of outdoor play - from its rationale in early childhood education, to incorporating it successfully into the curriculum and assessing its wider implications for teaching and learning. Drawing on the expertise of a variety of national and international sources, a list of useful organizations and agencies is also provided.