Exam 9: Creating an Environment

Richard Louv states that when some children experience nature they are still connected to their _____________________________.

The number of square feet per child that is needed in indoor space is determined by the licensing requirements in your state.

The acronym AAHPERD stands for American Alliance for Health,Physical Education,Recreation and Dance.

A rug tells children that an area is for _________________________.

A corner under a tree,a tree house or a bench can provide privacy for children to be alone or chat with a friend.

Minimize crowding in an activity area by ________________________________________.

The text suggests that you consider the characteristics of the group of children before you design the environment.What characteristics are important?

When creating a natural area of children to play one should NOT include

How can you provide high spaces as well as low ones in the indoor environment?

Protective barriers on climbing equipment should be ____ inches high for school-age children.

When you first start to design an outdoor playground,it helps to start by visiting ________________________________________,______________________________,or ______________________________.

Swings should have soft seats and be placed at least ____________________ inches apart at the base of the seats.

A large pegboard on wheels can be used ________________________________________.

If you observe children in a park or on a playground,you are likely to see that

List ways you could create a natural playscape for children.

A ____________________ table for some activities and ____________________ spaces for others encourage children to talk to one another.

Sharing outdoor space with others can be a challenge.How can child care staff members make it work?

It is not necessary to consider program goals when planning outdoor space because it is used primarily for free play.

Which of the following outdoor activities is not one that develops fine-motor skills?

It is important not to place a quiet reading area next to a noisy activity area when planning indoor space.