Course Details

Open the Door to Outdoor Fun and Learning

Course ID 70205

Child Care Lounge

(412) 885-5172

Description

Research shows that children are spending half as much time outside as they did 20 years ago - and much more time doing "inside" activities. This class will highlight the many benefits of outdoor activities and show the student how to promote fun and learning in an outdoor setting.

1.00 Hours

Course Level

Informal

General Continuing Education

Course Category

Early Childhood

General Course

(1 Hour)

CDA Content Areas

Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development (1 Hour)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Child Care Center Staff

Head Start/Early Head Start

Center Based Service Provider

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Goals and Objectives

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

- Identify the benefits of outdoor play

- Give examples for designing a great outdoor learning area

- Identify ways to promote outdoor play

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.