Exam 4: Outdoor and Nature Play: Unscripted and Unstructured

Safe risk equates to nonchallenging play equipment and experiences.

When risk taking is limited in child's play, the child will:

Children who are confident and physical risk takers in the outdoor environment are more likely to take risks during indoor activities.

The Canadian Standards Association safety standards are:

It is suggested that early learning teachers conduct observations outdoors to acquire information about a child's learning style, capabilities, and interests. Which is the better environment for examining these areas - during indoor play or outdoor play? Why?

Sociodramatic play is most successful outdoors when the materials are constant and the play space remains consistent in one location.

It is estimated that _____ of 3- to 4-year-olds across Canada obtain at least 180 minutes of physical activity daily:

Loose parts refers to:

Novelty era play structures refer to:

Construction play requires materials that are:

There is great concern about children taking risks in their outdoor play. Discuss what the issues are surrounding risk and hazard. What types of information should early learning teachers share with parents to educate them about the role that risk taking plays in their child's development?

Child-initiated exploration refers to the:

The closer the proximity of defined centres and materials, the more likely children will integrate a combination of materials, ideas, and play options.

Children who have vitamin D deficiency may suffer from:

The infant and toddler outdoor play space provides:

The attitude of the early learning teacher directly relates to the quality of the play experiences and the duration of the outdoor play experience.

On average, young children under 5 years of age spend approximately how many hours per week playing outdoors:

Teacher-supported involvement refers to the:

The placement of play components always helps with the flow of play.

Safe risk refers to: