Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas.
Create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas. Understand the content areas and how they relate to child development. Explore early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs2 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Identify and understand the requirements of Child Care Subsidy (POC), Child and Adult Food Program, MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor environment that includes different colors, sounds, textures, and scents
- Demonstrates an understanding of content areas and how they relate to child development
- Demonstrate an understanding of prenatal development and its impact on child development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how genetics and environment influence child growth and development
- Demonstrate understanding of the major and current approaches to theories of child development and learning
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development
- Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
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