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A Place to Talk Outdoors

Supporting young children's language development

Improving children's speaking and listening skills has never been more important, and this book considers the significant role that the physical environment can play in supporting these skills. It includes a summary of the key environmental influences, drawn from research, and lots of examples of what this looks like in practice.

Outside is such a preferred context for so many children. The ideas in this book will inspire you to review your outside spaces and make sure they are the kinds of places where young children will develop their language skills.

Ages: 2-5 | Pages: 40 | Code: TS0267 | ISBN: 9781921613944

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Bridie Raban

Bridie Raban was the Foundation Mooroolbeek Professor of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Melbourne. She is currently an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education and in 2021, she was awarded an Honorary University Fellowship by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). Her past research has focused on language and literacy development, teacher change and development, curriculum and assessment for the early childhood years and quality provision. She was the first Professor of Early Childhood Education in Victoria and the second in Australia, and before this she was Professor of Primary Education (Early Years) at the University of Warwick and President of the UK Reading Association.

 

 

Elizabeth Jarman

Elizabeth Jarman is an internationally recognised education professional specialising in creating optimum conditions for learning and an award-winning author. Her work is widely respected and professionally challenges teh way that learning environments for children and families are considered.

Contents

Introduction4
Five environmental factors to consider5
Twelve ideas to try7
A space for ‘small group’ conversations8
Defined spaces presented with care10
Spaces for collections12
Blurring the edges of the space14
Spaces to gather16
Well-presented resources to enhance outside provision19
A space round the corner21
Storytelling spaces22
A child-height enclosed space24
Secret spaces managed by the children28
At the community garden30
An outside cubby32
Action points34
Useful resources36
Further reading and useful websites37