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Title: Mastering the Complexity of Writing a Literature Review on Outdoor Play in the Early Years

Embarking on the journey of writing a literature review can often feel like navigating through a
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outdoor play in the early years. The process demands not only extensive research but also critical
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advancement of knowledge in the field.

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Obesity causes are highly reduced by involving the children in outdoor play activities. The research
was conducted in both urban and rural setup to compare the different types of outdoor play
activities. This should be available through freedom of discovery by plays and activities. The
research methodology entailed collection of data in three areas where young children had close
consideration. Here we explore the benefits of outdoor play in early years children. 6 reasons outdoor
play is beneficial for early years children “Restore balance. Sandberg, A. (2001). Play Memories from
Childhood to Adulthood. All the participants and respondents who had a positive contribution in this
study are much appreciated for their ready response and honesty during the interviews and
questionnaires. Children find playing games to be much fun and their playing is without dreading or
fearing the consequences of the games. It also allows them to have contact with the natural world
while availing to them experiences, which are specific to the outdoors that may include exposure to
the weather as well as different seasons. Carr, M. (2001) Assessment in Early Childhood Settings,
London: Paul Chapman. Using Reflection and Experience to Improve Learning, London: Routledge
Falmer. Faegre, Anderson, and Harris (1958) provide buttressing arguments to the same,
acknowledging that a child groomed by varying and encouraging methods of outdoor play helps
improve their decision making and mathematical skills along all years of development from birth
through to college. Leaves, twigs, shells, pebbles, rocks, bark and grass can all be utilised to create
individual works of art for each child. The study showed high variance in intelligence levels between
the children who were active in outdoor activities and those who preferred indoor activities. These
activities contribute in the child’s overall development. These types of outdoor activities should
refrain from teacher-controlled atmosphere to non-academic play. Exploring the Use of outdoor play
to Support Children's Development Abstract: This study explored how outdoor play is perceived to
support children's development in a Nursery School in Beckton. It’s an activity that works well for
all age groups, they will love adding the Kool Aid powder to water in the cylinders, giving it a good
stir and observing the colour changes. The video tapes recorded during the study showed that the
kids were more active while playing outdoors than indoors. Go shelf-less with your library and enjoy
reward points with every purchase. Standard 5 INTERACTIONS and 6 PLAY are evident in outdoor
play as children learn to interact and communicate with each other through the medium of outdoor
play. Therefore, any outdoor play, particularly when it involves young children, should be undertaken
only under the close supervision of a responsible adult. Here are some products we love to use in our
own outdoor classroom and out and about on adventures to enhance learning; Mud Kitchens Getting
muddy and playing in the dirt is just a natural instinct for kids. They argued that the children are
exposed to social life in the kindergarten and day-care centre than while at home. Playing outside
will help children to understand and guide them to respect nature, their environment, animals, plants,
and lifecycles. This makes the child under improve in different aspects in emotional, social, cultural,
linguistic and economic setup. Write a review Update existing review Submit review Cancel It's good
to leave some feedback. This is more pronouncing if the child prefers outdoor play for the practical
new skills and knowledge sake (White, 2011). This was in contrary to home based children who
showed high levels of negligence. These are all incredibly important skills that will stand them in
good stead as they gradually approach the age where they’ll leave us to move on to school.
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you reload the page. Moreover, it tries to evaluate how the intervention programs have achieved the
intended objectives in order to note areas of success and those of failure. It also allows them to have
contact with the natural world while availing to them experiences, which are specific to the outdoors
that may include exposure to the weather as well as different seasons. Due to security reasons we are
not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. These cookies do not store any personal
information. These are all incredibly important skills that will stand them in good stead as they
gradually approach the age where they’ll leave us to move on to school. Outdoor learning is
incorporated in the list of outdoor activities in the kindergarten and day-care centre. As they do, they
will not only learn but they’ll also hone fine and gross motor skills, improve coordination and
balance, improve physical fitness, enhance social skills and build friendships. Increased concern over
safety is also a huge factor that can reduce access to the outdoors. Each day of life in early years of
development should have a universal attitude on play elements. Then read on.Play is hugely
important in almost every area. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and
if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. This is served in clarifying the research data for easy
analysis. Some children will naturally learn best through active movement. Our products have been
carefully engineered to ensure that they create the best educational range of playground equipment
that contributes towards the curriculum. The data collected in this stage was essential in analyzing
the best method of taking care of the children in their early development years. The expectation on
study result should be a complete contradiction of the null hypothesis. The caregivers in the
kindergarten expressed that majority of the kid in the centre were excited about the outdoor play
activities. It was also apparent of the children in day-care and kindergartens responded efficiently to
social responsibilities. There are many opportunities for mark making in the outdoor environment. The
educational benefits from outdoor play follow with a close study of different setups. Shyness and
fear of trying new ideas was noted in children who spent most of their time watching television at
home. Development of strength and coordination has a high exposure from body use. The play
where a kid plays alone has a name as solitary play. Many reports from world forum for early
childhood education and care prove that nature is very vital part of total child development with no
considerations on problems, experience, and stage. These children showed more adult-oriented
behavioral activities. A nature walk is good to improve the appreciation of the natural environment by
the children. The caregivers’ preferred day-care centre and kindergarten for effective early year’s
child growth than home based care. Plays with family members and friends compose the memorable
times.
You can make your scavenger hunt into a game and take our Woodland Walk Bingo Card out with
you. This, therefore, reduces and prevents many disorders, for example, cases of obesity in children.
The research was done in six households, three of which were located in a rural setup and the other
two were in an urban set up. They argued that, in these centers, children learn easily by imitating
others. Children can be involved with play on a much larger scale whilst outdoors and in ways that
are different from indoor play. We must allow them the opportunities to take these risks and involve
them in risk assessing their own environment. Consider the use of a water butt to ensure recycling of
water. The environment should invite children to engage in play: alone, in small groups and in large
groups. Such activity releases the hormone cortisol in the brain and that helps to naturally reduce
stress and anxiety. Outdoor play cultivates all the aspects of the development of the children and it
develops a foundation of physical, social, emotional as well as intellectual skills that are needed for
success in schools as well as in life. We create an outdoor environment for them to learn and explore
we must seek out their thoughts and opinions and base our planning around this. The research
involved a series of interviews done on six practitioners in different care centers and kindergartens.
During their spare time, the children prefer to sit and play computer games. Every year Bread and
puppet group hosted Domestic Resurrection Circus which was a 2 day outdoor show which
included skits highlighting many serious issues with a touch of humor. To investigate on the general
purpose of play in childhood development. In addition, much appreciation and remembrance go to
the co-supervisors and members of the family for their full dedication and time. I’d be happy to
recommend Sam and Pentagon Play to other schools and we hope to work with them again when
we’ve done some additional fundraising. Child’s play in early years is not all about games and fun.
From the very first meeting, Marion listened to what we wanted and advised on what they could
provide for our needs and budget. Outdoor sports help reduce computer games obsession in children.
This makes the children run around with each other, hence, remain active. It should also have high
consideration as a primary need for the children in their early years. The children are also able to
perform most of their tasks collectively. It gives children the chance to escape from the stresses of
everyday life. 4. Outdoor play improves relationships with peers and increases openness with parents
and caregivers Indoors is a smaller more competitive space which for some children can be very
overwhelming. Each chapter is devoted to a specific type of toddler-friendly play: messy play, active
games, nature-based activities, water activities, and outdoor arts and crafts. The children are required
to kick the object across the finish line to earn points for the team. We believe it is essential that
children get frequent and regular opportunities to explore, learn and play in an outdoor environment.
For effective results, teachers should ensure that they change games, not playing the same old games,
as it can be tiring. There are so many things you can find, don’t forget to take a small bag to fill with
treasures. As the space is built, all of the new play equipment will be manufactured in-house by our
skilled craftsmen.

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