Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Education Settings: Is It Safe and Healthy for Children?.

Taylor, Satomi Izumi; Morris, Vivian Gunn

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ERIC Number: EJ520449

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Publication Date: 1996

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Outdoor Play in Early Childhood Education Settings: Is It Safe and Healthy for Children?

Taylor, Satomi Izumi; Morris, Vivian Gunn

Early Childhood Education Journal, v23 n3 p153-57 Spr 1996

Notes that with safe and developmentally appropriate equipment, outdoor play can be a significant part of high-quality early child care. Highlights 10 suggestions for safe outdoor play. Knowledgeable teachers and appropriate child-caregiver ratio are needed for safe play. (JW)

Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Safety, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Education, Play, Preschool Education, Recreational Activities, Young Children

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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