ABSTRACT
Men you teach a child something you take away forever his chance cf discovering it for himself.
Resources to enable excursions into the locality Backpacks for a d ul ~ and children (child-sized backpacks from Milldsfrefchers and
Early E>:cellence) - children quickly leam to carry their own resources and this should be encouraged
First-aid kit (from Muddy Faces) - checked and replenished routinely and frequendy Specific medicines or treatments (such as inhaler or epipen) for individual children
- ensure every adult knows abo ut medical issues and can respond appropriately W orking telephone(s) - check this every day before leaving! Useful telephone numbers (such as direc t link to inunediate help in the setting and
relevant emergency numbers) C lear contingency arra n geme n~ and instnlctions High-visibility vests (if desired) (from Muddy Faces and Opell Ellds) or high-visibility
strips for each person Walking rope for managing dangerous points, such as road cross ings - ~1 illl l sfrefchers
has a rope with handIes for up to SL"X people that Links to a puppet horse's head Fresh drinking water in flask with ups (take washable cups rather than throw-away
plastic cups) Back-up rain-gc,'lc (for sudden downpours) Warm clothe (change of socks , pairs of glove, woollen hats, sun hats, etc.) -
depending on the weatherlseason Digital camera for adult l1se, notepad or Dictaphone Magnifiers, binoc111ars, telescope Robust digital cameras (TTS has a range of children's cameras) Dictaphone or other recording device for children's use (from TTS) Clip boards and plenty of pen ils or feit pens Small basket(s) or buckets for foraging and collecting interesting things
Water in the environment, especially puddIes, rivulets, mud, footprints and tyre tracks
What is underground? Wheels, bicydes, motorbikes, tractors
borders Picnies and eating out - garden centre cafes are great for children Places of worship, cemetery (these are often full of nature) Shopping - supermarket, local shops, fish shop, etc. Specialist shops or services, such as a travel agent, post office, bank, hair-
Figure 7.5 Siow right down to absorb all the detail that children find so fascinating.
