During every training that I have taken the organization that gives them, which is also the organization that gives the preschool accreditation, has suggested that we (the preschool) add a lesson plan for our outside time. We have added this to every classrooms schedule and the children love it. The teachers are not so thrilled because they are adding a transition to their already busy day. So this is when my simulation comes into play, I want to figure out what are the benefits for taking the classroom to the playground. I want to show the teachers that it is beneficial to the children, but I want proof for what I have to say.
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI find your research topic very interesting in that it in some ways correlates with my nutrition focus. I think that healthy, happy active children are able to learn more and are better able to focus. I agree that educating the educators and adults on the positive effects of a child's being able to play and using outdoor activities as teaching opportunities is a great topic to explore more into. Once adults and educators fully understand the positive effects and outcomes of such activities, the children and adults will all reap the benefits.
Hi! Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great topic. Our state's licensing says that we are take children outside at 30 minutes a day as long as it is not 100 degrees above or 30 degrees below. I teach double sessions and both classes go outside as well as participates in a gross motor activity in the classroom for 30 minutes a day. My classroom schedule shows both of these activities. It can be done because I do it. Our topics go hand in hand with one another since I am focusing on play and physical activity being removed from the classroom. Best of luck with your research.
Amanda Stapleton-Tuhy
I also meant to say that we do lessons plans for our gross motor and outside time along with individual activities during this time to.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Stapleton-Tuhy
Hi Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThis seems to be a interesting topic to research. At our center, we must include outside play in the curriculum as well, but we don't have a certain number of hours that children must engage in outside play. I think outside play have many benefits for young children, and I look forward to reading the information you find about this topic.