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Leading Learning Outdoors from Birth to Seven: A Guide to Philosophy, Pedagogy and Practice is a practical and inspiring resource for anyone supporting young children in the natural environment. Drawing on research, theory and real-life examples, it shows how outdoor learning can enhance children’s development, wellbeing and engagement across all areas of the curriculum.
The book offers clear, actionable strategies for creating outdoor experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, creativity, and critical thinking. From birth to age seven, children benefit from thoughtfully planned opportunities to explore, investigate, and connect with the world around them. It demonstrates how environments, activities, and interactions encourage observation, problem-solving, and meaningful risk-taking, while respecting children’s individual needs and interests.
Whether you are beginning your journey with outdoor learning or looking to deepen your practice, this book provides inspiration, practical ideas, and professional guidance to lead learning outdoors effectively.
Combine this excellent educational text with our EEx Guide to Outdoor Provision. Full of practical strategies and inspiring ideas that helps create engaging, development-rich outdoor learning environments that maximise children’s learning all year round. Explore the full range of educational books to further develop your knowledge of learning outdoors.
Leading Learning Outdoors from Birth to Seven: A Guide to Philosophy, Pedagogy and Practice by Kathryn Solly includes:
Leading Learning Outdoors from Birth to Seven offers an easy-to-use guide for creating meaningful outdoor learning experiences. Packed with practical strategies and insights, this resource supports curiosity, exploration, and confident engagement with the natural world from birth through early primary years.
