The Get Outside Guide To Winter Activities

Author : Andrew Foran
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781492562757
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities written by Andrew Foran and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities offers a wealth of ideas, activities, games, and tips for leaders of wintertime outdoor groups. The activities are safe, age appropriate, and easily modifiable for varying skill levels and designed for a range of locales

Author : Andrew Foran
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492586064
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities written by Andrew Foran and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A recent surge in people’s reconnecting with nature has resulted in numerous reference books for outdoor program leaders, but—until now—there has been a dearth of books aimed at wintertime pursuits. The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities unlocks the door to a wealth of fun and adventure in the snow. Activities have been compiled by keepers of the trail, experienced winter trekker leaders who know how to lead people in outdoor winter activities that are safe and fun and help people experience the joy of being active outdoors during the cold months of the year. This guide offers activities and games that have the following features: • Appropriate for multiple age groups • Easily modifiable to adapt to varying skillsets • Designed for a variety of locales, such as schoolyards, community trails, urban and remote parks, and wilderness settings The guide offers activities that are suitable for groups of varying skill levels and experience. Most activities are simple and quick and require little preparation and few props. Those interested in doing more can explore snowshoeing or Nordic skiing activities and even exploratory outings and winter day trips from a base camp to overnight or extended camping excursions. The book includes tactical snow games and activities and even has icebreakers for games. In addition, solo winter trekkers can use the activities and lessons as a launching point to prepare them in leading groups in winter outings. Leaders are shown how to build in activities that call on typical age-level skills of participants. The essential-skills progression built into the activities helps leaders offer instructional strategies that allow all participants to take part within their ability, and leaders are provided with ideas to modify all approaches and activities to ensure inclusion for all in their group. In addition to the game and activity modifications, the book offers winter facts that enhance participants’ knowledge about the science of snow and winter as well as charts and graphs that focus on safety in winter. The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities offers a planning framework that balances winter fun with skills and safety and prepares leaders to guide others in enjoying activities in the snow. You will learn about activities that require little or no props, adaptive snow games, tips based on actual winter excursions, gear requirements, and leadership suggestions shared by winter experts: • How to stay warm and dry while winter camping • What and how to eat, drink, and cook in the winter • What gear you need for a snow expedition • What games and activities are great for campsites • How to teach basic snowshoeing and Nordic skiing skills • The keys to managing groups outside in winter You’ll also learn how to make the most of winter opportunities through tried-and-true ideas, skill progressions and games, and activities that open up an entire season’s worth of enjoyment, learning, and adventure. “People shy away from outdoor winter activities for three reasons,” says Andrew Foran, one of the book’s authors. “There’s an overemphasis on the skills that are thought to be required for participation. Granted, in some cases skills are essential, but it’s how you approach the teaching and practicing of those skills that makes the difference. “Then there’s a belief that the wintertime outdoors is to be feared rather than embraced. And finally, people are lacking a bank of ideas, of things to do, to keep them engaged and having fun outdoors in the winter.” The Get-Outside Guide to Winter Activities addresses all three misconceptions—and in the process shows you, as a leader, how to help your participants have fun in the snow, build skills, and create lasting memories that will keep them looking forward to the next big snowfall.

Author : Sue Gagliardi
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1641855088
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Get Outside in Winter written by Sue Gagliardi and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in winter. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a “Get Outside!” special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.

Author : Drew Monkman
Publisher : New Society Publisher
ISBN 13 : 1550925962
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Nature Activities written by Drew Monkman and published by New Society Publisher. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A wealth of ideas for adults to engage children and themselves in the wonders of the natural world with suggested activities for all seasons.”―Robert Bateman, artist and author of Life Sketches: A Memoir The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate, and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium is packed with crafts, stories, information, and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun! The Big Book of Nature Activities features: · Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling, and the judicious use of digital technology · Ideas, games, and activities grounded in what’s happening in nature each season · Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach · Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North America

Author : Nancy Honovich
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
ISBN 13 : 1426315023
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Get Outside Guide written by Nancy Honovich and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2014 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You'll explore the exciting wonders of the great outdoors in this fun and action-packed book! Get Outside Guide is filled with fascinating facts and cool ideas for adventures in forests and fields, on beaches and playgrounds, in city parks, and even in your own backyard. Identify plants, animals, constellations, and clouds. Make a telescope, a terrarium, or a solar oven. Skip rocks, look for bugs, plant a garden. It's all here for you to discover, so get outside and have fun!"--Back cover.

Author : Sue Gagliardi
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1641855061
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Get Outside in Spring written by Sue Gagliardi and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers readers a variety of activities they can do to get outside in spring. Filled with fun facts about the season, bonus sidebar activities, and a “Get Outside!” special feature, this book is sure to inspire kids to explore the great outdoors.

Author : Josie Jeffery
Publisher : Ivy Kids
ISBN 13 : 1782406700
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My Great Outdoors Book written by Josie Jeffery and published by Ivy Kids. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether its bug hunting in a city courtyard, counting stars, planting a neat little window box or building a cool woodland hideout, this brilliantly innovative activity book will open childrens eyes to an awesome outdoor playground. Packed with exciting stuff to do, make and discover, the activities are arranged in themed sections, from the garden, the woods, and the shore, through to rainy days, sunny days and night-time. This book is guaranteed to turn any stay-at-home kid (and their family) into an enthusiastic and accomplished outdoor adventurer!

Author : Glyn Thomas
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030759806
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Outdoor Environmental Education in Higher Education written by Glyn Thomas and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together an international group of authors to discuss the outdoor environmental education (OEE) theory and practice that educators can use to support teaching and learning in higher education. The book contents are organised around a recently established list of threshold concepts that can be used to describe the knowledge and skills that university students would develop if they complete a major in outdoor education. There are six key sections: the theoretical foundations and philosophies of OEE; the pedagogical approaches and issues involved in teaching OEE; the ways in which OEE is a social, cultural and environmental endeavour; how outdoor educators can advocate for social justice; key approaches to safety management; and the need for on-going professional practice. The threshold concepts that form the premise of the book describe outdoor educators as creating opportunities for experiential learning using pedagogies that align their programme’s purpose and practice. Outdoor educators are place-responsive, and see their work as a social, cultural and environmental endeavour. They advocate for social and environmental justice, and they understand and apply safety principles and routinely engage in reflective practice. This book will provide clarity and direction for emerging and established outdoor educators around the world and will also be relevant to students and professionals working in related fields such as environmental education, adventure therapy, and outdoor recreation.

Author : Rebecca Cohen
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402254377
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fifteen Minutes Outside written by Rebecca Cohen and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Every family will LOVE getting outside every day with the fun & easy tips in this book!"—Whitney Ferre, author of 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative Kids In just 15 minutes your kids can be unplugged from their screens and outside on an adventure, all thanks to the ultimate parenting resource to help you connect with your kids and get out of the house! A creative collection of activities for families, Fifteen Minutes Outside is filled with 365 days of quality time, outdoor adventures, and unplugged activities that require little time, cash, or patience. Perfect for parents, daycare workers, babysitters, and more, this book will keep kids busy and stop the dreaded "I'm bored!" from escaping their mouths.

Author : Gale Straub
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452167672
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book She Explores written by Gale Straub and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.