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Taylor & Francis Risk Challenge and Adventure in the Early Years A practical guide to exploring and extending learning outdoors 2015 Edition by Kathryn Susan Solly
What is the difference between 'risk' and 'danger'? What can children learn from taking risks? How can you provide key experiences for children and ensure their safety outdoors? Young children will naturally seek out challenges and take risks and this is crucial to their overall development. This book clearly explains why children should be given the freedom to take risks and provides practical guidance on how to offer stimulating and challenging outdoor experiences that will extend all areas of children's learning.Including examples of activities for all weather conditions across all areas of learning, the book covers:The pedagogical history of adventure, risk and challengeHealth, wellbeing and keeping safeThe adult role Risk assessment Supporting individual children with different needs Environments that enable challenging and adventurous play Working with parents and addressing concerns Observation, planning and assessment This book is essential reading for practitioners and students that wish to provide rich experiences for children that will enable them to become confident and adventurous learners. Table of contents :- Chapter 1: The historical background Chapter Two: Defining Adventure, Risk and Challenge Chapter Three: Attitudes towards Risk, Challenge and Adventure Chapter Four: The benefits of Risk, Challenge and Adventure Chapter Five: The Role of the Adult Chapter Six - Environment Chapter 7: Risk Assessment Chapter 8: Adding adventure through expeditions and visitors Chapter 9: Dealing with Concerns Chapter 10: Planning adventurous activities throughout the year.