Foundations
Outdoor Play and NAture in Early Childhood
What is the name of our textbook?
Parents and educators often see risky play like this.
What is dangerous?
This is a common theme amongst families with young children
What is families do not get outside enough
These areas of ECE curriculum can be experienced outdoors
What is all curriculum
These are random items of interest
What are loose parts
Researchers state that this is essential for children's health and well-being.
What is outdoor play?
Risky play supports specific areas of development.
What are physical, mental (cognitive), and social domains?
Documentation is used by educators to promote what
What is the importance and value of outdoor play experiences
This tool can be used to create rich experiences, indoor and out
What is the Cycle of Inquiry
Loose parts and found materials help children in particular ways
What is encourage imagination, problem-solving, and exploration
The lack of access and participation in outdoor play has been linked to these health concerns.
What are mental health, childhood obesity, and related diseases?
Words can alter play and should be avoided.
What are: "be careful", "what out", "look where you are going". (to name a few)?
Educators can do this to support families and outdoor play.
What is encourage participation and use documentation
ECE support schematic play by participating in these behaviours
What is observe, support, extend and expand on the experiences.
A stick can be
What is whatever the child wants and imagings.
The right to play and equitable access to outdoor environments is found in this document.
What is the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?
The biggest barrier to risky play could be identified as this.
What is educator bias/fear?
Taking children beyond their everyday environments to explore.
What is community journeys
Multimodal representation can easily be created seasonally in this curriculum area
What is literacy
Physical literacy involves loose parts in this way
What is discovery and inquiry in physical engagement
The key fact around outdoor play for children is.
What is children learn from place: offer multiple experiences in varying environments.
List four arguments to support risky play
What are: Teaches practical skills, satisfies needs to inquire, health benefits, and builds character and personality
Two key elements of outdoor learning involve these parts of the community
What are generational, cultural, and Indigenous learning experiences?
Curriculum emerges when it involves this component
What is children's interest?
These are the key elements of loose parts
What are: flexibility, adaptability, competence availability, and sustainability