1st Edition
Nature Talks Developing Language and Communication in the Outdoors
Acknowledgements
Part 1: The Foundations
Chapter 1: Setting the Tone for Communication and Language Development
Chapter 2: A Play-Based Approach to Language and Communication Skill Development
Chapter 3: Supporting Communication and Language Through High-Quality Interactions
Chapter 4: Awe, Wonder and Play Schemas
Chapter 5: The Child
Chapter 6: Child Development
Chapter 7: The Role of the Adult
Chapter 8: Outdoor Space
Chapter 9: Equipment and Resources
Chapter 10: Seasons and Weather
Chapter 11: Senses in the Outdoors
Part 2: Provocations
The Provocations
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer
Index
Biography
Amy Jones is a qualified teacher and Early Years and Outdoor Learning Specialist with over a decade of experience in education. Her background includes several years teaching in Reception, where she developed a strong passion for outdoor learning, child-led exploration and creating environments that inspire curiosity and communication. She has also led professional development for practitioners, with a particular focus on early years practice, mental health and wellbeing, and outdoor learning. Amy is also the founder of Play Outdoors.
Joanna Feast is an education consultant specialising in PSHE and wellbeing culture and is the founder and director of Epiphany ETC Ltd. Joanna’s focus is on promoting and training adults on PSHE, wellbeing and health education in schools, aligned organisations, charities and businesses. She is also a director of Gabriels Wellbeing and Education, an outdoor learning charitable organisation, and of Clean Well-Being, through which she teaches therapeutic movement and exercise.
