Book details
A Place to Talk Outside
Published in
2009
Description
The recent I CAN report reveals that over 50% of children in England start school with some form of speech and language disability. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) highlights the importance of communication and language development in young children's learning. This series explores the impact of physical environments on children's speaking and listening skills and suggests creating outdoor spaces that promote inquisitive, verbal experimentation. The book aims to inspire the optimization of these outdoor areas to enhance language development in young children.
Age
3-7
Text complexity
developing
Length
40 pages
Why to read
- To gain insights into the importance of outdoor learning environments and their impact on communication and learning.
- To discover practical strategies for creating and utilizing outdoor spaces to facilitate better conversations and interactions among learners.
- To understand the pedagogical theories and research that support the use of outdoor spaces as effective places for dialogue and education.
- To be inspired by real-world examples and case studies that illustrate the successful implementation of outdoor communication spaces in various educational settings.