Deck 9: Planning the Physical Environment: Outdoors

Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of movable equipment?

A)Tricycles
B)Climbers
C)Commercially produced outdoor blocks
D)Garden tools

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Adventure Playgrounds from which continent consist of a trained play leader who guides the children in their Adventure Playground experiences?

A)Europe
B)Asia
C)South America
D)Africa

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Primary children can be introduced to ____,an example of a game with rules.

A)baseball
B)digging in the sandbox
C)push toys
D)interlocking blocks

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Prop boxes can have important benefits when used on the playground.One benefit would be

A)additional props discourage dramatic play outdoors.
B)prop boxes maintain consistency,without confusing children with change in the outdoor setting.
C)prop boxes add to the many play options outdoors.
D)they can only be used outdoors.

Question 5

Nature-deficit disorder,as described by Louv (2005),is a root cause of

A)cold,flu,and sore throats.
B)attention difficulties.
C)lower scores on standardized tests.
D)divorce.

Question 6

Natural elements can be studied by adding ____ to the outdoor environment.

A)bird feeders
B)wooden blocks
C)tricycles
D)play prop boxes

Question 7

Schools designing their own playgrounds should provide at least ____square feet of outdoor space for each child.

A)100
B)75
C)50
D)45

Question 8

Adventure Playgrounds may have all of the following except

A)scrap lumber,hammers,nails,and saws.
B)bricks,tires,and rope.
C)workbooks,spelling books,and vocabulary quizzes.
D)animals for petting,feeding,and care.

Question 9

Indoor and outdoor boxes,according to Hatcher,Nicosia,and Pape (1994),should include all of the following features except

A)be clearly labeled on the outside.
B)a theme-related picture should be attached to the outside of the box.
C)the inside lid should have an itemized list of props and ideas for setup and use.
D)be accessible only to adults for determining themes and selecting materials.

Question 10

It is recommended that adults consult with experts and remove which of the following toxic materials often found on playgrounds?

A)Cleaning products
B)Medication
C)Poisonous plants
D)Asbestos-laden walls.

Question 11

Infant and toddler play environments should include all of the following except

A)small hills,ramps,low steps,and tunnels.
B)pathways with different textures.
C)push toys,riding toys,dolls,and toy vehicles.
D)suspended bridges.

Question 12

Swings provide children with many opportunities to do all of the following except

A)practice coordinating large muscle movements.
B)gather at the swing set to talk and enjoy good friendships.
C)separate themselves from the crowd and spend time thinking.
D)practice fine-motor coordination.

Question 13

Which of the following can be stored outdoors in a storage shed?

A)Group snacks
B)Class pets
C)Napping equipment
D)Wheeled toys

Question 14

Woodworking projects outdoors

A)are not as effective as projects planned for inside the classroom.
B)are more dangerous than indoor projects.
C)are less dangerous than indoor projects.
D)require more complex equipment.

Question 15

One of the problems associated with playground safety,according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Frost & Henniger,1979),is

A)a lack of signage in and around the playground equipment.
B)that equipment on many playgrounds was not appropriate to the developmental abilities of children.
C)the lack of color on the playground equipment.
D)available square footage for each child was below the standard.

Question 16

Outdoor play is a valuable experience for young children because

A)of the sights,sounds,and smells found outdoors.
B)children have a greater sense of freedom outdoors.
C)outdoor play provides opportunities for risk-taking.
D)all of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following is not an example of fixed equipment?

A)Swings
B)Slides
C)Outdoor building blocks
D)Climbers

Question 18

Play types that can be effectively promoted outdoors include

A)solitary play.
B)imaginative play.
C)games with rules.
D)all of the above.

Question 19

During preschool and kindergarten,children use multifunctional structures that include all of the following except

A)slides.
B)suspended bridges.
C)push toys.
D)climbers.

Question 20

The following are all basic considerations children for positive playground experiences except

A)the playground should be located next to the indoor setting.
B)large,grassy areas should not be included in the playground.
C)a covered area provides opportunities for play during very hot or rainy weather.
D)playgrounds should have areas encouraging both group activities and private places when children need time to themselves.

Question 21

The most commonly found structures on playgrounds today are pieces of movable equipment.

Question 22

Outdoor play areas should be an extension of the indoor environment.

Question 23

Daily outdoor play experiences are considered optional practice for young children based on the climate.

Question 24

Health hazards on the playground can include all of the following except

A)an adult leaves trash and litter on the playground.
B)supervisors ignore the presence of standing water.
C)the after-school care provider doesn't place the cover over the sandbox.
D)a family home provider clears and cleans the playground's surface daily.

Question 25

Since the late 1980s,primary schools have added recess time because increased physical activity can improve children's academic performance.

Question 26

Outdoor activities can provide children with:

A)opportunities for learning and development
B)opportunities to engage in sensorimotor play
C)aerobic activity to promote health
D)all of the above

Question 27

How can outdoor environments be designed for infants and toddlers?

Question 28

Give two examples of movable equipment for the outdoor play area.

Question 29

Which of the following activities best supports a climate for quality outdoor play?

A)Early care and education professionals planning playground use with administrators.
B)Letting children know what is acceptable and unacceptable outdoor behavior.
C)Inspecting equipment every 2 to 3 months.
D)Sitting on a bench and observing children in this setting throughout the play period.

Question 30

Outdoor play provides children with many opportunities for sensory play.

Question 31

Inadequate surfacing under and around playground equipment causes the greatest number of injuries.

Question 32

The sandbox has been an important part of early learning environments since the 1960s.

Question 33

As primary children enter concrete operations,they become ready for games with rules.

Question 34

Describe a piece of equipment outdoors that may stimulate solitary play.

Question 35

Research has shown that vigorous outdoor activity helps children avoid obesity.

Question 36

Which federal agency was responsible for the creation of voluntary playground safety guidelines?

Question 37

A transition area helps children leave the relatively quiet indoor environment to engage in more active outdoor play.

Question 38

Some basic considerations for making outdoor play space a quality one for children include:

A)limiting the amount of grassy area.
B)locating the outdoor space next to the indoor space.
C)not allowing for large group activity.
D)providing no cover area

Question 39

Name two types of play,important to development in primary-age children,which can be encouraged in the outdoor environment.

Question 40

What would be an example of an outdoor prop box?

Question 41

Movable equipment is fairly uncommon on playgrounds for young children.Given its value,why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?

Question 42

Why is outdoor play such an important experience for young children? Give examples to highlight the points you make.

Question 43

While early learning professionals spend many hours each week preparing the indoor environment,much less effort is generally spent on the outdoors.Why is so little time and energy spent preparing and planning for creative outdoor play?

Question 44

Consider the social value of outdoor play for infants/toddlers,preschoolers,kindergartners,and children in the primary grades.Discuss the similarities and differences.

Question 45

Your text emphasizes the importance of having materials outdoors that children can manipulate.Is this really that important? Why or why not?

Question 46

What can be done to make outdoor play environments safe places for children with special needs?