The Growing Child

How do children's early physical experiences influence their future health and well-being? What are the future consequences of a sedentary childhood on life chances and health? What importance do we place in the UK on sleep, fresh air, good nutrition and movement?The Growing Child thoughtfully discusses the key principles of children's physical dev

Clair Stevens is Senior Lecturer in Early Years at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.

1. Setting the Scene; 2. Play and Exploration; 3. Active Learning; 4. Creating and Thinking Critically; 5. Building Developing Confidence; 6. Engaging Families; 7. The Different Worlds of Boys and Girls; 8. Forest School; 9. Ready for School or Prepared for Life?