Making the Most of Outdoor Time by https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv Made with mirth en-us 2016-12-01 22:30:36 UTC 2025-11-02 20:11:54 UTC hello@padlet.com There are 5 domains when planning outdoor play that include: alienofchrist https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141275656
- Physical outdoor environment
- Interactions
- Play and Learning settings
- Program
- Teacher/Caregiver role ]]> 2016-12-01 22:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141275656 Physical Outdoor alienofchrist https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141275854 - Includes both context of outdoor play area and how the childcare building and play space sit on the lot. It is designed for children to take safe risks while testing their emerging abilities.
- Some barriers exist that prohibit teachers from making major changes but envisioning and evolution of space is critical.

 - Does the center look welcoming and child centered when one approaches? 
- Does the area have an overall warm, natural feel?
-Does the placement of manufactured play equipment overwhelm and focus play in one location?

]]> 2016-12-01 22:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141275854 Teacher/Caregiver Role alienofchrist https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141276103 - Teachers apply what they know about child development to create an outdoor program
- Teachers should try and avoid being; uninvolved, intrusive, judgmental, or too focused on rules. 
- Teachers should be willing to engage and ask open ended questions for their students. ]]> 2016-12-01 22:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141276103 Play and Learning Settings alienofchrist https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141276884 playground, swings, garden, tricycle path
Questions to consider:
-Are there are variety of play and learning settings in the outdoor space?
-Is there enough storage in the outdoor space?
-Are there enough materials for children to play with so they’re not fighting over things?
-Are there natural and manufacted “loose parts?” (acorns, pinecones, balls, chalk)
]]> 2016-12-01 22:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141276884 Interactions alienofchrist https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141276988 - Children learn social skills by interacting with other children, with adults, and even with objects and natural materials found in the environment. 
- Negotiation, language, and cooperation are all skills that develop through diverse opportunities.
]]> 2016-12-01 22:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141276988 Program alienofchrist https://padlet.com/alienofchrist/e6xordk7gvhv/wish/141277139 -Teachers can include planned activities, but also let ideas emerge from interactions that occur while outside.
- Diverse settings within the environment for investigation
- encourage spontaneous exploration and movement
-different subjects can be tied to outdoor play such as math, science, language 

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