Educating Children Outdoors

2024-03-15 Education

Author : Amy Butler
Release : 2024-03-15
Genre : Education
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Book Rating : 914/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Educating Children Outdoors by : Amy Butler

Download or read book Educating Children Outdoors written by Amy Butler. This book was released on 2024-03-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educating Children Outdoors is a resource for educators interested in spending extended periods of time in nature with their students. Bringing over two decades of experience working outdoors with teachers and students, Amy Butler offers curricular guidance on nature-based lessons that align with K–12 education standards and build on the innate curiosity and wonder children have for the natural world. This book will help the educator: - Learn successful routines and practices to make learning outdoors safe and engaging - Understand protocols for real and risky play - Draw inspiration from real-life stories from other teachers about learning in nature - Meet NGSS and Common Core standards outdoors with seasonal lessons that are child-centered - Be part of the movement to support children in becoming reconnected with the natural world and the places they call home With twenty-five lessons in five units of study spread out across a seasonal school year and appendixes that offer templates for learning, Educating Children Outdoors is essential for educators looking to harvest the benefits of a nature-based curriculum.

Outdoor Education

2022-04-13 Outdoor education

Author : Ken Gilbertson
Release : 2022-04-13
Genre : Outdoor education
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Book Rating : 22X/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Outdoor Education written by Ken Gilbertson. This book was released on 2022-04-13. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book helps educators who use the outdoors as a learning setting. It presents teaching methods for people who teach in schools, nature centers, adventure centers, camps, environmental learning centers, government agencies, and universities. These methods apply to many subject areas such as physical education, science education, environmental studies, and recreation"--

The Great Outdoors

2014 Early childhood education

Author : Mary S. Rivkin
Release : 2014
Genre : Early childhood education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 999/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Great Outdoors written by Mary S. Rivkin. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's outdoor play and experiences matter! New delights and opportunities for learning await each time children venture outdoors. This updated and expanded edition of The Great Outdoors will inspire teachers to make it possible for children to spend more time outdoors, have safe environments, and be free to learn through exploration. This book - Reviews why outdoor play matters for children, especially when it involves nature - Explores the historical and contemporary inspirations and foundation for nature education - Discusses ways to keep children safe outdoors, including minimizing sun exposure and other dangers - Highlights the importance of nature experiences for children's spiritual development - Explores the necessity and challenges of creating child-friendly cities and environments Each chapter ends with action items to improve children's access to safe, clean, and interesting places in your community and is packed with resource ideas for further exploration. The Great Outdoors will enable you take up the challenge to advocate for enticing outdoor spaces for children.

Playing and Learning Outdoors

2013-11-01 Education

Author : Jan White
Release : 2013-11-01
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 793/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Playing and Learning Outdoors written by Jan White. This book was released on 2013-11-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing and Learning Outdoors shows early years practitioners how to get the very best from outdoor playing and learning for the enjoyment, health and education of all children from ages three to five years. Fully updated to reflect the current status and understandings regarding outdoor provision within early childhood education frameworks, this new edition will allow practitioners to develop rich and stimulating outdoor play provision in Early Years settings and enable them to feel confident to offer wonderful play experiences outdoors. Playing and Learning Outdoors offers practitioners achievable advice and support, based on approaches which are appropriate and effective for young children’s all-round well-being and development. This invaluable resource also includes practical advice on: movement and physical play playing with sand, natural materials and water plants, living things and growing construction, creative and imaginative play. This second edition also includes a brand new chapter on ‘Providing experiences beyond the garden walls’ which will urge practitioners to harness the huge potential contained in the locality (physical world) and local community (human world) around the early years setting’s own boundaries. Filled with advice and support, this lively, inspiring and accessible book will help practitioners to develop a truly practical and enjoyable approach to learning through play outdoors for all children aged from 3 to 7.

Teaching in the Outdoors

1994 Education

Author : Donald R. Hammerman
Release : 1994
Genre : Education
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Teaching in the Outdoors by : Donald R. Hammerman

Download or read book Teaching in the Outdoors written by Donald R. Hammerman. This book was released on 1994. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three outdoor educators named Hammerman explain the philosophy and techniques they have developed for exposing elementary-school aged children to a wide range of subjects outdoors. First they explain why to do it. Then they look at extending the curriculum, outdoor laboratories, resident programs, evaluating procedures, lessons for educators, and the history of outdoor education. Earlier editions appeared from 1964 to 1994; the fifth includes electronic information sources. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR

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