Physical Development and Outdoor Learning

This groundbreaking book offers practical ideas to help with children's physical development, linking the understanding and knowledge about young children with how to provide for them in the outdoor environment.

Helen Bilton is Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play at the University of Reading. An internationally recognised expert in early years outdoor education, she has authored numerous research-led papers and textbooks, combining practice with theory to support both researchers and practitioners.

Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: What is physical development and why is it important? Chapter 2: Enabling Environments Chapter 3: Skilled educators Chapter 4: Partnership with parents Chapter 5: Making changes References Appendices