Sandboxes, Loose Parts, and Playground Equipment: A Descriptive Exploration of Outdoor Play Environments

Autor/inn/en	Olsen, Heather; Smith, Brandy
Titel	Sandboxes, Loose Parts, and Playground Equipment: A Descriptive Exploration of Outdoor Play Environments
Quelle	In: Early Child Development and Care, 187 (2017) 5-6, S.1055-1068 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0300-4430
DOI	10.1080/03004430.2017.1282928
Schlagwörter	Playgrounds; Toys; Young Children; Child Development; Early Childhood Education; Safety; Accessibility (for Disabled); Rating Scales; Child Care; Educational Environment; Surveys; Check Lists; Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Playground; Spielplatz; Toy; Spielzeug; Frühe Kindheit; Kindesentwicklung; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; Sicherheit; Accessibility; Zugänglichkeit; Rating-Skala; Kinderfürsorge; Kinderbetreuung; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Checkliste
Abstract	The purpose of the study was to examine outdoor environments to understand whether or not young children had access to play materials and loose parts to enhance their playful experiences. This study sought to gather the availability of SAFE and quality play opportunities in early childhood outdoor environments. The study took place in one state of the United States. The study found 75% of outdoor spaces had a playground structure that including a place for children to climb and slide down. The study found 83% of programs had appropriate surfacing materials provided in the outdoor play environment. Loose parts, such as toys, balls, and action figures were also included in the outdoor play and learning environment. The significance of play that this study shows is outdoor environments have an abundant opportunities to support the developmental characteristics of children. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01