1. A rationale for outdoor play in early childhood education and care
What are children's views?
An environment for all kinds of learning
2. The place of the garden in the historical development of early childhood education
The historical tradition of play
3. Perspectives on young children and outdoor play
Psychological perspectives
Geographical perspectives
Sociological perspectives
14 Outdoor play decisions
1- and 2-year-old quarrels: managing conflict
5. Planning an outdoor curriculum in the early years
Curriculum frameworks internationally
The observation and planning cycle
Long-term planning: designing the outdoor space
Long-term planning: areas of provision
Evaluating long-term plans
Medium-term planning for outdoor learning
Short-term planning for outdoor learning
6. Outdoor learning in early-years curricula internationally
The Villetta pre-school in Reggio Emilia
Growing Schools in England
Sources of advice, guidance and support
