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Forest school in practice : for all ages / Sara Knight.

by Knight, Sara, 1953-

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Outdoor education -- Great Britain.

Nature study -- Activity programs

Activity programs in education.

Children and the environment.

9781473948921 (pbk.)

9781473948914 (hc.)

204 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 25 cm.

Subtitle from cover.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-199) and index.

Introduction -- Nature kindergarten -- Urban forest school -- Rural day nurseries -- Scotland -- Wales -- Ireland -- England -- State schools compared -- Independent provision considered -- Forest school as part of special and inclusive education -- Forest school as an intervention strategy in mainstream schools -- Forest school and pupil referral units -- Improving mental health -- Supporting parents -- Holistic perspectives and conclusions.

Inspires and encourages individuals of all ages to take an innovative approach to outdoor play and learning. Each chapter is accompanied by creative ideas for practice and in depth case studies from across the United Kingdom and Ireland exploring the amazing variety of nature provision. Rural and urban day nurseries for very young children. State and independent provision for Early Years and Primary Schools. Secondary School intervention strategies for students with special education needs and disabilities. How to support parents and families with Forest School. Supporting people with mental health issues. Whether you're training to become a teacher, or already working in the outdoor classroom, this book demonstrates how Forest School approaches are enriching learning opportunities for children, young people and adults, and deepening their connections with the natural world, with spectacular results.

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