50 Fantastic Ideas for Sustainability

The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is a collection of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. It encourages environmental sustainability by teaching children to reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, and be respectful. The activities are creative, simple, and highly effective, and include making planters, bird feeders, natural paints, and bringing broken crayons back to life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is a treasure trove of engaging, original, skills-based activities designed specifically for Early Years practitioners to engage children aged 0-5. Each activity comes with comprehensive step-by-step guidance, a comprehensive list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will acquire. This series is a must-have for every Early Years setting, as it is both creative, simple, and highly effective in fostering environmental sustainability. Through a series of 50 fun activities, children are encouraged to reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, and demonstrate respect for the environment. From creating planters and bird feeders to crafting natural paints or even reviving broken crayons, these innovative ideas inspire children and practitioners to see the endless possibilities for creativity and fun while utilizing and reusing everyday, readily available items that might otherwise be discarded. By engaging in indoor and outdoor activities that are enjoyable, educational, and environmentally friendly, children's creativity, cognitive development, and motor skills are nurtured, while also instilling a lifelong appreciation for the environment. Authored by June OSullivan and Nick Corlett, who bring their extensive expertise from the London Early Years Foundation to this indispensable collection of inspiring, sustainability-focused activities, 50 Fantastic Ideas for Sustainability is a vital resource for Early Years practitioners seeking to create a positive and sustainable impact on their children's lives.

Weight: 178g
Dimension: 171 x 246 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472984128