Tiny Adventurers: Age-Appropriate Outdoor Materials for Infants and Toddlers
Welcome to our session on creating safe and inviting outdoor spaces for infants and toddlers. In this session, we will delve into the components that make up a high-quality outdoor space for our little ones. We will also explore different outdoor learning environments that foster their growth and development.
Our session objectives today are aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a high-quality outdoor space for infants and toddlers.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the Components of a High-Quality Infant and Toddler Outdoor Space: We will explore the essential components that contribute to the safety, comfort, and stimulation of young children in an outdoor environment. From the layout and design to the selection of appropriate materials and equipment, we will cover every aspect in detail.
2. Assess Their Current Outdoor Space: Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their existing outdoor space, taking into consideration its strengths and areas for improvement. By identifying these aspects, participants will gain insight into how to optimize their outdoor environment to better cater to the needs of infants and toddlers.
3. Create Individualized Planning Goals: Through reflection and discussion, participants will be guided towards establishing individualized planning goals. These goals will serve as a roadmap for making improvements to their outdoor spaces throughout this ongoing series.
By the end of this session, each participant will have a clear vision of the steps they need to take to create a more enriching outdoor environment for the young children in their care.
At Inspired Success, we recognize the importance of providing infants and toddlers with safe and inviting outdoor spaces that foster their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. We believe that outdoor environments offer unique opportunities for exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning.
So, let's dive deep into the components of a high-quality infant and toddler outdoor space. Together, we will explore the various ways in which we can transform these spaces into engaging learning environments that promote holistic child development. Remember to keep your current outdoor space in mind as we work towards creating individualized planning goals that will guide you throughout this ongoing series.
Get ready to inspire young minds and nurture their potential through the transformation of outdoor spaces. Let's embark on this exciting journey of creating safe and inviting outdoor environments for our little ones!
Welcome to our session on creating safe and inviting outdoor spaces for infants and toddlers. In this session, we will delve into the components that make up a high-quality outdoor space for our little ones. We will also explore different outdoor learning environments that foster their growth and development.
Our session objectives today are aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a high-quality outdoor space for infants and toddlers.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the Components of a High-Quality Infant and Toddler Outdoor Space: We will explore the essential components that contribute to the safety, comfort, and stimulation of young children in an outdoor environment. From the layout and design to the selection of appropriate materials and equipment, we will cover every aspect in detail.
2. Assess Their Current Outdoor Space: Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their existing outdoor space, taking into consideration its strengths and areas for improvement. By identifying these aspects, participants will gain insight into how to optimize their outdoor environment to better cater to the needs of infants and toddlers.
3. Create Individualized Planning Goals: Through reflection and discussion, participants will be guided towards establishing individualized planning goals. These goals will serve as a roadmap for making improvements to their outdoor spaces throughout this ongoing series.
By the end of this session, each participant will have a clear vision of the steps they need to take to create a more enriching outdoor environment for the young children in their care.
At Inspired Success, we recognize the importance of providing infants and toddlers with safe and inviting outdoor spaces that foster their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. We believe that outdoor environments offer unique opportunities for exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning.
So, let's dive deep into the components of a high-quality infant and toddler outdoor space. Together, we will explore the various ways in which we can transform these spaces into engaging learning environments that promote holistic child development. Remember to keep your current outdoor space in mind as we work towards creating individualized planning goals that will guide you throughout this ongoing series.
Get ready to inspire young minds and nurture their potential through the transformation of outdoor spaces. Let's embark on this exciting journey of creating safe and inviting outdoor environments for our little ones!
Welcome to our session on creating safe and inviting outdoor spaces for infants and toddlers. In this session, we will delve into the components that make up a high-quality outdoor space for our little ones. We will also explore different outdoor learning environments that foster their growth and development.
Our session objectives today are aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes a high-quality outdoor space for infants and toddlers.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the Components of a High-Quality Infant and Toddler Outdoor Space: We will explore the essential components that contribute to the safety, comfort, and stimulation of young children in an outdoor environment. From the layout and design to the selection of appropriate materials and equipment, we will cover every aspect in detail.
2. Assess Their Current Outdoor Space: Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their existing outdoor space, taking into consideration its strengths and areas for improvement. By identifying these aspects, participants will gain insight into how to optimize their outdoor environment to better cater to the needs of infants and toddlers.
3. Create Individualized Planning Goals: Through reflection and discussion, participants will be guided towards establishing individualized planning goals. These goals will serve as a roadmap for making improvements to their outdoor spaces throughout this ongoing series.
By the end of this session, each participant will have a clear vision of the steps they need to take to create a more enriching outdoor environment for the young children in their care.
At Inspired Success, we recognize the importance of providing infants and toddlers with safe and inviting outdoor spaces that foster their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. We believe that outdoor environments offer unique opportunities for exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning.
So, let's dive deep into the components of a high-quality infant and toddler outdoor space. Together, we will explore the various ways in which we can transform these spaces into engaging learning environments that promote holistic child development. Remember to keep your current outdoor space in mind as we work towards creating individualized planning goals that will guide you throughout this ongoing series.
Get ready to inspire young minds and nurture their potential through the transformation of outdoor spaces. Let's embark on this exciting journey of creating safe and inviting outdoor environments for our little ones!
This Series Contains 6 Live Virtual sessions:
1. Envisioning a Safe and Inviting Outdoor Space for Infants and Toddlers
2. Setting Up a Physical Outdoor Space for Infants and Toddlers
3. Age-Appropriate Outdoor Materials for Infants and Toddlers
4. Engaging Outdoor Activities for Infants and Toddlers
5. Partners in Play: Intentional Adult Interactions with Infants and Toddlers
6. Sustaining Your Outdoor Space
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Apply learned strategies to create, maintain, and sustain a high-quality outdoor learning environment, enhancing support for
Infant and toddler learning experiences.
2. Define the components of an active, safe, and inviting outdoor space.
3. Select age-appropriate outdoor materials to support motor development.
4. Recognize strategies to support authentic interactions with young children.
Who is This Course For:
• Childcare directors
• Early Childhood Educators
• Family Childcare Home Providers
• Curriculum Coordinators
• Parents/Caregivers
• Others
Participants will receive a zoom link via the email used during registration the day before each session.