The outdoor playspace naturally challenges perceptions about early childhood outdoor playspaces, and suggests ways to inspire change. It provides a foundation for creating natural, dynamic, and engaging playspaces, and fostering ongoing collaboration between children, parents and staff. This easy-to-read book guides early childhood practitioners, teachers and caregivers to encourage engagement with the outside world. Also includes inspiring photographs and case studies that emphasise the positives of well-designed outdoor playspaces. Topics covered include: Designing natural playspaces: Principles How do natural playspaces meet developmental needs and interests? Making natural playspaces more accessible to children with disabilities Author(s): Sue Elliott (Ed.) Published: 2008 Pages: 224