Taking Infants Outdoors
Course: #31375Level: IntroductorySubject Area: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment 1 Hour 199 Reviews
This course will identify the benefits of outdoor play for infants, specifically addressing ideas for playtime outside. Participants will learn how to recognize six tips to safely introduce infants to the outdoors. Discussion will also include different outdoor temperatures and strategies for weather conditions.
Please note: This course is also offered in a series of recordings titled "Outdoor Safety for Infants, Toddler, and Preschoolers", course #31440. which is offered for 0.3 CEUs.
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Course Type: Video, Audio
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 3 benefits of outdoor play for infants.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify outside playtime games for infants.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe when it is too hot, too cold, or too wet to take infants outside.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe 6 tips to safely introduce infants to the outdoors.
Course created on December 12, 2018
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction & Setting the stage for taking infants outdoors |
| 10-20 Minutes | 3 Benefits of Outdoor Play for Infants |
| 20-35 Minutes | Good Outdoor Experiences for Infants * Safe and stimulating places are present for exploring * Games which help babies develop* Supporting and accommodating infant, staff, and family culture |
| 35-55 Minutes | Tips to Safely Introduce Infants to the Outdoors 1. Protect babies from the sun 2. Be aware of surroundings 3. Bug safety 4. Dirt safety 5. Seasonal allergies 6. Chemicals |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary and Conclusion |
Reviews
199 ReviewsPresented By
Heather Olsen
EdD
Heather Olsen, EdD is an educator and consultant who has worked at the local, state, and national levels. While her expertise has been on the health and safety of the outdoor environment, Dr. Olsen has worked with a number of youth agencies related to playground safety and outdoor curriculum. Dr. Olsen has lead a number of professional development workshops and trainings on the topic of outdoor play, playground injury prevention, and planning. Dr. Olsen has been a principal investigator on several federal projects, including curriculum development, educational outreach materials, and publications. Over the years, Dr. Olsen has collaborated and partnered on projects with the US Department of Defense, Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Divisions, and actively participates with the development of playground safety standards.
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