Nature Talks

Developing Language and Communication in the Outdoors

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Have you ever wondered how a stick, fallen leaves or a puddle might encourage a child to look closer and explore? When combined with rich modelled language, high-quality interactions, and provocations that inspire play, these simple, nature-based experiences become meaningful opportunities for language and communication development.Within Nature Talks, you will discover the benefits of being outdoors to stimulate curiosity, support whole-child development, and provide sensory experiences that can enrich and nurture communication and language. This inspiring book shows how the natural environment can be used flexibly and inclusively throughout the year to help children to expand their vocabulary, practice social communication, and develop their language skills. At the heart of the book are 60 seasonal ‘Invitations to Play’, intentionally designed to support communication and language development through outdoor play. Each experience encourages children to explore and experiment in a way that is truly child-led and neuro-affirmative.With a wealth of ideas from mixing, stirring and creating concoctions to building, collecting and imaginative play, these thoughtful invitations draw upon the principles of schematic play to support engagement and develop communication and language. Utilising natural materials, alongside songs, rhymes and stories, this is an essential resource for early years and primary educators supporting children aged 0–5.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-11-26
Mått210 x 297 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor200
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041112587

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Amy Jones is a qualified teacher and Early Years and Outdoor Learning Specialist with over a decade of experience in education. Her background includes several years teaching in Reception, where she developed a strong passion for outdoor learning, child-led exploration and creating environments that inspire curiosity and communication. She has also led professional development for practitioners, with a particular focus on early years practice, mental health and wellbeing, and outdoor learning. Amy is also the founder of Play Outdoors.Joanna Feast is an education consultant specialising in PSHE and wellbeing culture and is the founder and director of Epiphany ETC Ltd. Joanna’s focus is on promoting and training adults on PSHE, wellbeing and health education in schools, aligned organisations, charities and businesses. She is also a director of Gabriels Wellbeing and Education, an outdoor learning charitable organisation, and of Clean Well-Being, through which she teaches therapeutic movement and exercise.

AcknowledgementsPart 1: The FoundationsChapter 1: Setting the Tone for Communication and Language DevelopmentChapter 2: A Play-Based Approach to Language and Communication Skill DevelopmentChapter 3: Supporting Communication and Language Through High-Quality InteractionsChapter 4: Awe, Wonder and Play Schemas Chapter 5: The ChildChapter 6: Child Development Chapter 7: The Role of the AdultChapter 8: Outdoor SpaceChapter 9: Equipment and ResourcesChapter 10: Seasons and WeatherChapter 11: Senses in the OutdoorsPart 2: ProvocationsThe ProvocationsAutumnWinterSpringSummerIndex