Identify specific considerations and resources for implementing an outdoor classroom program.
Discover how to implement an outdoor classroom program that meets the specific needs of your childcare program. Learn about the materials and equipment that align with your curriculum and are suitable for different age groups in both shared or permanent spaces. Explore the resources and considerations to create an engaging and enriching learning environment!Trainings incorporating this outcome
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUs2 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Identify materials and equipment for family childcare programs that meet the needs of specific age groups in both shared or permanent space and align with the programs curriculum
- Recognize ways to incorporate learning activities in the classroom that would normalize breastfeeding and additional resources for a childcare program.
- Identify curriculums specific to children birth through age three
- Identify statistics on child and family well-being in relation to home visiting programs.
- Identify procedures that will promote a safe environment (indoor and outdoor)
- Identify the misconception that classroom curriculum is more important than social relationships.
- Identify strategies for integrating culture and diversity into an infant and toddler program
- Identify a variety of marketing platforms to promote childcare programs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas.
- Recognize the benefits of an outdoor classroom.
- Identify resources that provide information/referral assistance.
- Identify resources that will assist with record keeping.
- Identify resources for referral and specialized services.
- Identify Home Visitor program models and characteristics of effective models.
- Identify strategies to facilitate learning in the early childhood classroom using various methods.
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