OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS : Spaces for exploration, discovery and risk-taking in the early years

Educators have a key pedagogical role in promoting early years outdoor play in natural environments. Active outdoor play involving risk-taking has been linked to positive effects on social health and behaviour, and encourages physical activity and motor skill development. At the same time, it has be...

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Other Authors: Little, Helen (Editor), Elliott, Sue (Editor), Wyver, Shirley (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Allen & Unwin, 2017
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