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By Caroline Eaton, Leslie Patterson (author)
"A beautifully presented, practical and encouraging resource that helps early years practitioners recognise the rich, purposeful and low-cost learning opportunities waiting in ordinary and extraordinary local places."
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There are some books that make you think, “Yes. This is exactly what we need.”
Learning on Your Doorstep by Caroline Eaton and Leslie Patterson is one of those books.
At its heart, this is a book about spotting adventure in the ordinary: the postbox, the park, the café, the bus, the muddy patch, even the recycling bins. It reminds us that outdoor learning is not a special extra, but a rich part of everyday — and every night — early years practice.
And it is practical. Really practical. This book holds together the big educational “why” with the everyday “how”. It celebrates children being outside: exploring, wondering, talking, moving and noticing, while also recognising the realities of planning, risk assessment, behaviour, resources, curriculum links and assessment.
The links to the EYFS areas of learning are clear and useful, with thoughtful prompts for vocabulary development and back-and-forth talk that help adults support children’s thinking without taking over.
Each outdoor learning example is clearly set out, with ideas for trips, local opportunities, continuous provision and follow-up classroom activities. The suggested texts for each opportunity are a particularly helpful addition, opening possibilities for story, language, imagination and deeper reflection.
The progression of skills and knowledge matrices show that outdoor learning is not vague or accidental, but purposeful, planned and deeply connected to children’s development.
It is also a beautiful book. The photographs are gorgeous and the layout is clear, inviting and easy to dip in and out of. This matters. Busy EYFS practitioners, teachers and child carers need resources that are inspiring but also usable.
Learning on Your Doorstep is both. It encourages, equips and gently reminds us that rich learning opportunities may be much closer than we think.
This title is available to purchase directly from the Bloomsbury Publishing website here.
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A confidence-building, informative and practical guide for Early Years practitioners to taking children on outings in the local area to boost development and support the curriculum.
Boost language development, self-esteem and cultural capital for children with Learning On Your Doorstep. This book is a practical guide to help you make the most of the rich variety of learning opportunities that are available to you in your local area to build on and extend the life experiences of the children in your care.
From exploring a local laundrette to getting on a bus, all of the outings and experiences are low-cost or no-cost and offer great learning potential. Including case studies and real-life examples, the book takes you step-by-step through each outing and gives details on everything you need to know when taking children out and about. There are details on how to prepare, what to look out for, helpful photos, prompts on language and key vocabulary and ways to follow up and continue the learning in your setting.
Head over to the Bloomsbury website here for free downloadable learning resources related to this title, including lanuage and vocab lists by chapter, a packing list, risk assessment forms and an example staff code of conduct.
‘This book will give you inspiration and confidence about how to enrich children’s learning through the myriad of opportunities on your doorstep. A must-read for all early years practitioners’. - Beatrice Merrick, Chief Executive, Early Education
‘This book is a must-read for early years practitioners who want to make the most of the opportunities just outside their door. It is a powerful reminder that with a curious mindset and a little planning, the local environment can become a rich and inclusive classroom for every child’. - Dr Gemma Goldenberg, Child psychologist, author and education expert
‘What an adventure this book is, an inspiring resource that expands our understanding of outdoor play and outings. With beautiful visuals, practical ideas and pedagogical insights, it captures the awe and wonder that exists on our very doorstep’. - Kerry Murphy - Early Childhood Lecturer and Author
Caroline Eaton (pictured left) has had a career in Early Years education which has spanned over 20 years. She has worked in a wide range of roles including class teaching, bilingual support, parent partnership and consultancy. She is currently an independent consultant. Leslie Patterson (pictured right) has over 30 years of teaching experience in primary, infant and nursery schools. Over 10 years of this was as a headteacher of a maintained nursery school which she led to Outstanding by focusing on improving teaching and learning. She now works as an independent consultant and as an associate consultant for Early Education, specialising in Early Years. Follow Leslie for more @EarlyYearsMagic.
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This title is available to purchase directly from the Bloomsbury Publishing website here. A confidence-building, informative and practical guide for Early Years practitioners to taking children on outings in the local area to boost development and support the curriculum.Boost language development, self-esteem and cultural capital for children with Learning On Your Doorstep.
Learning On Your Doorstep features in the following genres: Books for Teachers, Recommendations, Parenting Books
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Learning On Your Doorstep was written by Caroline Eaton, Leslie Patterson and published by Bloomsbury Education an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Learning On Your Doorstep has 112 pages
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