Outdoor Play Flashcards
1
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5 Benefits of Outdoor Play
(Epm/Gh.SBD.ESP.DsoM.OteiFCP.)
A
- Encourage physical movement and good health
- Creates an environment that stimulates brain development
- Encourages different levels of social participation
- Develops standards of morality
- Opportunity to engage in freely chosen play
2
Q
What is recess?
A
A specified period of time when children are allowed to engage in self- selected physical play
- Recess has disappeared in many schools in order to focus on academics
3
Q
What are the benefits of recess?
- Release E
- Choice, plan, creativity
- Stress
A
- It gives children a release of energy
- Allows children the opportunity to make choices, plan and expand their creativity
- Helps to reduce stress
4
Q
Roles of the Adult
(Org. Ob. S. E.)
A
Organizer
Observer
Supervisor
Evaluator
5
Q
8 Types of Play Spaces
(NPS.DPS.TP.CP.A/CP. PAP. IP.TBP)
A
- Natural play spaces
- Defined play spaces
- Traditional playgrounds
- Contemporary playgrounds
- Adventure or community playgrounds
- Pop-up adventure playgrounds
- Inclusive playgrounds
- Theme-based parks
6
Q
Natural play spaces
- nature element
- Imaginative use
- sustain.
- no traditional structure
A
- Has nature elements and texture
- Children use natural elements in an imaginative way
- Sustainable and can serve more than one purpose
- No traditional playground structures such as plastic slides or climbing structures
7
Q
Defined play spaces
- precursor
- universal
- given way to fields
A
- Precursor of the traditional playground
- Universal spaces that are set aside for children’s play
- Unfortunately, these spaces in communities have given way to fields for sports activities
8
Q
Traditional Playgrounds
- traditional structures
- fenced in - lim. M & E
- increase accidents
- supervision
A
- Include traditional play structures (monkey bars, slides, and swings)
- Often surrounded by a fence which means limited movement and exploration
- Structure of traditional playgrounds make it more likely for accidents to occur
Example : falling from play structure is common - Adult supervision is important to reduce accidents
9
Q
Contemporary Playgrounds
- plastic
- variety of play —> variety of skills
- slides, ladders
- creative pretense
A
- Usually plastic
- Encourages a variety of play for children with differing skill levels
- Includes slides, ladders, steps
- Encourages creative pretense
10
Q
Adventure/Community playgrounds
- built/tear
- gates —> less mess more privacy
- located inside
A
- Playgrounds that can be built and then teared down
- Is surrounded by gates to keep messy play in and provide children privacy
- Is usually inside a building with restrooms
11
Q
Pop-up adventure playgrounds
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- Play that occurs in an outdoor area
- It is usually a one day event
Examples : zoos, museums, and parks - Sponsored by a play advocate or a trained play worker
12
Q
Inclusive playgrounds
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- Allow simultaneous play of all abilities
- Includes spaces that accommodate wheelchairs
13
Q
Theme-based parks
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- Commercial theme parks designed for entertainment
- Provides opportunities for families to spend time together
- Concerns include safety and sanitary issues
- Cost of entree puts a limit on who has access to theme parks
