Outdoor spaces in early childhood education

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Outdoor spaces in early childhood education

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Topic summary

Research reviews

Curriculum and pedagogy in the outdoors

Outdoor spaces and the many types of learning through play they support.

Promoting children’s risky play in outdoor learning environments

The characteristics and benefits of risky play, and how to design spaces and programmes to promote it.

Outdoor learning environments in early childhood education

Designing outdoor spaces in early childhood education that support children’s opportunities to learn and develop through many kinds of outdoor play.

Webinars

The effective design of early childhood spaces

COMING UP: 7.30PM THURSDAY MARCH 21
Multi-award-winning architect Phil Smith and hugely experienced ECE leader Jacqui Lees will explore ways that teachers can use the language of space to promote and encourage learning, creativity, movement, exploration, and social emotional wellbeing

Outdoor environments for children’s wellbeing and learning

This webinar, presented by Dr Helen Little, explores how affordances in the outdoor environment promote children’s wellbeing and learning.

The importance of outdoor play in early childhood education

A discussion on the importance of outdoor play for children's development and how to design outdoor spaces.

Infographics

Outdoor spaces

Things to consider when designing indoor spaces in early childhood centres.

Snapshots

Local curriculum and learning outside the centre

How venturing outside the centre builds children’s sense of belonging in their community.

Intentionally designed environments

The deliberate design of spaces affords a range of curriculum opportunities.

Providing challenge and exploring risk in outdoor play

Challenging and risky play provides multiple opportunities for physical and social emotional learning.

Exploration and learning: Taking risks

Opportunities for exploration and risk-taking supports children’s resilience, perseverance and confidence.

The intentional design of outdoor spaces

How one centre approached the design of their outside spaces.
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