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Providing a fresh approach to examining development in the early years, this book draws together well-established ideas and theories based on outdoor play experiences and connects them to spiritual development in children.

Elemental Play and Outdoor Learning considers socio-cultural perspectives, guided participation and mediated learning alongside playfulness as it looks at young children's developing interest in the people around them, the environment they experience and the ideas and objects that involve them. Including rich encounters with young children and adults, chapters cover:

  • elemental play as an approach to observe and support children's holistic development;

  • the role of people in developing effective exploratory and social skills;

  • using the concept of elemental play to consider the spiritual system as an aspect of child development;

  • imaginative play with raw, natural materials and how prepa

    Table of Contents

    Foreword: Debbie Ryder 1. Elemental Play: more than sand and water 2. Playing with people 3. Exploring the outdoor world with others 4. Awe and wonder 5. Being in one’s element 6. The magic chocolate pit 7. Playing with things: children’s ideas and projects 8. Playing naturally: outdoors and inside 9. Natural play connections

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/4/2016 12:11:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781138960718, 978-1138960718
      ISBN10: 1138960713
      Also in:
      Pre-school and kindergarten Teaching skills and techniques

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Providing a fresh approach to examining development in the early years, this book draws together well-established ideas and theories based on outdoor play experiences and connects them to spiritual development in children.

      Elemental Play and Outdoor Learning considers socio-cultural perspectives, guided participation and mediated learning alongside playfulness as it looks at young children's developing interest in the people around them, the environment they experience and the ideas and objects that involve them. Including rich encounters with young children and adults, chapters cover:

      • elemental play as an approach to observe and support children's holistic development;

      • the role of people in developing effective exploratory and social skills;

      • using the concept of elemental play to consider the spiritual system as an aspect of child development;

      • imaginative play with raw, natural materials and how prepa

        Table of Contents

        Foreword: Debbie Ryder 1. Elemental Play: more than sand and water 2. Playing with people 3. Exploring the outdoor world with others 4. Awe and wonder 5. Being in one’s element 6. The magic chocolate pit 7. Playing with things: children’s ideas and projects 8. Playing naturally: outdoors and inside 9. Natural play connections

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