Outdoor Science
•100s of ideas for developing a scientifically rich outdoor environment
•How to maximise your outdoor area whether it is a:
•small tarmac space
•shared space
•Unpick outstanding models of practice linked with EYFS pedagogy
•Scandinavian Schools
•Forest Schools
Margaret Travers
Margaret Travers holds a master's degree in early childcare and education. With 25 years' experience as a teacher, nursery owner, Ofsted inspector, writer and early years trainer and consultant, Margaret's passion and particular interests are in promoting high-quality early years practice through play and purposeful activities.
How to ensure progress in Early Science
Unpick auditing and SEF processes
Accelerate ‘Sustained Shared Thinking and Talking’ skills in line with EYFS
Understand Ofsted Outstanding for:
- Enabling the Environment
- Free Flow Play
Health and Safety aspects and risk assessments
A complete guide to extending Knowledge and Understanding of the World
In-depth breakdown of your outdoor area
Planning for a creative approach to early science
How to overcome environment, resources and weather implications
Differentiation outside the classroom
Support and extend child-initiated and adult-led experiences
Observation, planning and assessment in science linked with the EYFS
How to develop:
- learning zones
- science trails
- science areas
Inspirational activities and resources to take back to your setting
Creative ways to develop outdoor science through:
- games
- stories
- role play
- art
- gardening
- songs
100s of activities and ideas for teaching the curriculum:
- rolling down a hill
- shadow dancing
- making mud
- magnet games for ant piling
- woodlouse hunts and spider safaris
Masters Accredited
You can enrol on a MA in Education using this course as your first CPD module (worth twenty MA points). To enrol simply call us on FREEPHONE 0808 160 5 160 and request an application form.
INSET
Outdoor Science, along with all our courses, can be arranged for in-school training (INSET).
For each course we recommend trainer(s), but when arranging your INSET day, you can choose. For more information, contact our INSET department.
Margaret Travers
Margaret Travers holds a master's degree in early childcare and education. With 25 years' experience as a teacher, nursery owner, Ofsted inspector, writer and early years trainer and consultant.
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