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Children and their Environments: Learning, Using and Designing Spaces

‘Examining theories of children’s perceptions of space and place, this book explores how these theories are applied to the world of children … places that children live in, explore and learn from … classrooms, playgrounds, homes and yards, towns, communities, countryside, natural environments, and the wider world. An international team of authors compares the experiences of children from different cultures and backgrounds.

Christopher Spencer, Mark Blades. Cambridge University Press, 23 Feb 2006.

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Children and Nature : Psychological, Sociocultural, and Evolutionary Investigations

‘Scientific investigations and thought-provoking essays on children and nature… research from cognitive science, developmental psychology, ecology, education, environmental studies, evolutionary psychology, political science, primatology, psychiatry, and social psychology.’

Peter H. Kahn, Jr., Stephen R. Kellert. MIT Press, 3 May 2002.

See also

Risky play references

References and further reading mentioned in the Risky Play issue of the Outdoor Practitioner magazine.

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Books on nature

Books on sustainability and nature that can inspire and inform you in your time outdoors.

We'd love your recommendations and book reviews - send them to share@muddyfaces.co.uk and we'll add the best here.

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Learning outdoors books

Books on implementing the curriculum outdoors that can inspire and inform you in your time outdoors.

We'd love your recommendations and book reviews - send them to share@muddyfaces.co.uk and we'll add the best here.

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Books on risk

Further reading on risk from the Muddy Faces bookshop and beyond.

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The Outdoor Practitioner magazine

Our themed magazines feature articles, ideas & activities to support you to work, learn & play outdoors.

- Full of contributions from real-life Outdoor Practitioners
- Perfect for Early Years, primary schools, Forest School & outdoor settings old and new

Issue 5: Risky Play Focus: available in our shop.

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To contribute to the Outdoor Practitioner magazine or reproduce one of our articles in your newsletter or magazine, email editor@muddyfaces.co.uk

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In the Muddy Faces bookshop

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Curriculum Outdoors

A range of books dedicated to outdoor curriculum learning including literacy, mathematics and science.

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The perfect range of books for forest school practitioners, learn about different approaches, guides, ideas and more.

FEA215 Little Book Outdoor Play600

These books have been created with practitioners and teachers in mind, making suitable reading materials for early years practitioners who are passionate about outdoor learning.

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This range of books is based on the different approaches that practitioners and teachers may incorporate into their outdoor learning and activities. Included are books about risky play, forest schools and curriculum outdoors.

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