Playing Outdoors
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Open University Press
Published: November 1, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780335216413
Subjects: Educational visits & field trips; Pre-school & kindergarten; Sports & outdoor recreation; Physical Education; Preschool & Kindergarten; Education / Preschool & Kindergarten; Educational Policy & Reform - School Safety; Special Education - General; Education; Education / Teaching
First sentence: This introduction unpacks the theories and assumptions that underpin this book.
Description: Young children seek adventure and challenge in their outdoor play. This book offers a clear rationale for why outdoor play is essential for young children's lives and learning. It asks fundamental questions about what sort of environments we want for young children, as well as examining issues of risk and safety.