Question 1

Outside play has the benefit of providing children with this vitamin&#10;A) C&#10;B) A&#10;C) D&#10;D) B12

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin through exposure to sunlight, which is a benefit of outdoor play for children.

Question 2

Creating forts and other structures that children can adapt and use their imagination is which type of play?&#10;A) Sociodramatic&#10;B) Constructive&#10;C) Physical&#10;D) Social

Accepted Answer

Sociodramatic&#10;

Question 3

One of the important checklist items of a safe public playground is&#10;A) Make sure that spaces that could trap children, such as guardrails, are more than 12 inches&#10;B) Make sure play structures more than 60 inches high are spaced at least 5 feet apart&#10;C) Make sure play structures more than 30 inches high are spaced at least 9 feet apart&#10;D) Make sure that spaces that could trap children, such as guardrails, are less than 2 inches

Accepted Answer

Play structures more than 30 inches high should be spaced at least 9 feet apart to ensure safety and prevent overcrowding, which reduces the risk of injury.

Question 4

When planning outdoor games it is important to keep a wide repertoire because&#10;A) The instructor will not teach enthusiastically if they are bored&#10;B) Children will tire of the same games repeated&#10;C) The children have already played the games in school all day&#10;D) Some games go out of date and cannot be used

Accepted Answer

Children will tire of the same games repeated

Question 5

An alternative to unsafe tools that is suggested when working with wood is to use&#10;A) Glue&#10;B) Tape&#10;C) Staples&#10;D) String

Accepted Answer

Glue is often used as a safer alternative to nails or screws when working with wood, as it can securely bond pieces without the risk of injury from sharp tools.

Deck 13: Engaging Children in Outdoor Activities