Exam 9: Creating an Environment

Be sure that all areas of potential hazard on a playground can be easily supervised and can be ________________________________________.

You do not need to consider the characteristics of the children when planning the environment because children can easily adapt to their physical surroundings.

Outdoor space should include only multipurpose equipment to allow for more play ideas.

"Nature-deficit disorder" refers to children who never go outside or may even express a fear of nature.

State two ways a developmentally appropriate environment can provide places where children can enhance their cognitive skills.

Some states' ______________________________ have regulations affecting playground space and equipment.

The foundation for everything that happens in a child care center is the physical environment.