Environments for Outdoor Play : A Practical Guide to Making Space for Children

by Theresa Casey

• ISBN13: 9781412929363
• ISBN10: 1412929369
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-04-13
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Summary

This book provides readers with ideas for developing play environments that will meet the needs of the children in their care. The author illustrates how improving the play environment offersA positive ways for dealing issues ranging from inclusion to playground management and the need to promote physical activity. This resource includes: Clear frameworks for designing play environments Case studies showing examples of how play environments can be developed Ideas and activities for developingA designs with children's participation Illustrations, photographs, and practical examplesA Research supporting the importance of good play environments Ideal forA practitioners and managers in all early yearsA and for students in education, early childhood, child care and playwork courses, this handbook is also relevant to playground designers, landscape architects and community education and development workers.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Children's Need For Space To Play

Key Stages in Developing the Play Space

Features of Enriching, Inclusive Play Settings

Inspiration

Involvement And Collaboration

Bringing It All Together

Outcomes For Children And Settings

Trouble Shooting and Sources of Advice

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