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50 fantastic ideas for Science Outdoors

Kirstine Beeley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:24th Oct '13

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50 Fantastic Ideas for Science Outdoors is full of play based ideas for exploring both the natural and man-made world within a child centered learning environment.

The 50 Fantastic Things series is a no nonsense, ideas bank ...no frills, just 50 examples of great ideas already in practice! Ideal for the busy practitioner they offer a ‘dip in' approach to accessing ideas that they may not have thought of. Simple inspiring ideas is just what they need to reignite their enthusiasm.--_The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. The outdoor environment offers access to unique opportunities to explore and discover the world around us with the weather and nature constantly enhancing each and every learning experience. The benefits of outdoor learning are accepted world wide and the need to plan for experiences across the curriculum is as important to practitioners as ever. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Science Outdoors offers lots of practical ways to incorporate early science skills and knowledge within other areas of learning the book is written as a recipe type step-by-step guide to 50 exciting ideas. For practitioners looking to develop their outdoor learning provision or those just seeking a quick exciting idea to refresh an existing area, this book offers loads of clear and concise activities to help. Showing how early science is a truly multisensory exploration of the world the author has tried to show how good practice can be developed on even the tightest of budgets.

Any learning environment, home, classroom, nursery or staff room would be all the richer for having a set of these books on their shelves for reference. * Early Years Educator *
It was a delight to review this new Featherstone collection. They have a reputation for well thought out, clearly illustrated texts designed to support EYFS practitioners. This series is no exception. The ideas are exciting. -- The Teacher
Good quality resources like these books packed with ideas will...give teachers greater confidence in taking their classes outdoors. ...The book is an excellent way to encourage an early appreciation of science, especially the natural world. * Parents in Touch *

ISBN: 9781408186800

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 201g

64 pages