Resources to support communication and language within a range of environments
ElaDiNa (Early language development in nature)
An international project that resulted in a practical handbook giving ideas and strategies to promote language in natural environments
Early Education – Outdoors and Active
An action research project commissioned by the London Borough of Newham – took practitioners from nurseries, schools, PVI settings and children’s centres on an eight-month long exploration of movement in 2-3-year-olds
Enabling Environments the EYFS
Article by Matt Arnerich on how making a setting more homely can help children feel comfortable and secure
From Babies Outdoors, babyNENE (nature engaging and nature enhancing) toolkit includes a framework built around being attentive, nurturing, responsive and questioning
How to support young children’s wellbeing through outdoor play
Article by Sarah Watkins on supporting children’s wellbeing through outdoor play environments
Self-evaluation tool for indoor and outdoor learning environments (3-5 years). Also includes 30 min training film ‘Learning Environments that don’t cost the earth: First steps towards sustainable learning environments’,
Developing grounds and outdoor spaces
Juliet Robertson’s outdoor learning resource bank – a wealth of resources on creating environments outdoors
Creating environments for children
A pamphlet on creating environments for children to play and learn by Helen Adams and Emma Short
Reimagining Outdoor Learning:
A practice-led approach to agency and environment
Research-based toolkit for supporting children’s agency in outdoor provision, covering the environment, adult role including cue cards, risk, and the influence of community and culture.
Reception classroom – Creating a space that supports learning
Article by Anna Ephgrave on creating an YR environment that supports learning through play
A training e-book covering all aspects of the environment, indoors and out; includes chapter on the importance of a movement-rich environment for 2-year-olds by Jan White