Question 2 Select five (5) correct age appropriate for babies’ outdoor experiences. Question 2Answer a. Sturdy picture books and other indoor resources, preferably made from natural materials or safe repurposed items.ress-ups for dramatic play b. Natural objects, such as leaves, feathers, flowers, herbs, grass, smooth river stones (must be larger than a D-size battery). c. Writing utensils for the baby to write their name such as sand, playdough, paint etc. d. Different surfaces to crawl on, such as grass, wood, pavers, rubber, straw matting. e. A variety of objects that are soft and hard, heavy, and light, rough, and smooth, wet, and dry, cool and warm, things that make sounds or blow in the breeze or when shaken or kicked. f. Sand play for experiencing wet and dry sand on their hands and feet. g. Obstacle courses where babies can climb up and slide down. h. Dress-ups for dramatic play i. Scissors for cutting and paper for drawing outside.

The physical environment should be safe, clean, and stimulating. It should have plenty of natural light, fresh air, and space for children to move around furniture and materials should be at a child's eye level and within their reach. A variety of age-appropriate learning materials should be available to stimulate children's curiosity and creativity. These can include books, toys, art supplies, and sensory materials. The quality of interactions between children and caregivers is crucial. Caregivers should be responsive, warm, and respectful. They should provide plenty of opportunities for children to explore and experiment, and support their learning through play. These elements are important because they create an optimal learning environment that supports children's holistic development. A well-designed physical environment promotes children's health, safety, and physical development.Briefly describe suggestions from the video that can improve an infant or toddler learning environment. What would you do in these two situations to improve the learning environment?

Select the 5 opportunities for babies’ development in outdoor experiences that educators should use. Question 1Answer a. Place babies on their back or tummy on a blanket or mat of various textures and patterns; if able to sit up, place them where they can look out and engage with their surroundings b. Babies should explore the environment only using their gross motor skills due to the safety issues of the environment. c. Babies are not yet mobile so we don’t need to position babies yet as in time they will discover their surroundings. d. Promote positive interactions by listening to and responding when babies play with language. Repeat sounds and gestures, and describe objects, textures, and sounds. e. Resources don’t need to extend baby’s sense of agencies; however, it is important to encourage engagement with the natural world. f. Interactions are not required due to babies not being old enough to respond so it is important to just let the baby explore the environment. g. Babies use their senses, but it is not important for them to engage this in a natural environment. h. Promote babies’ discovery of the natural environment and share their intrigue by describing what they are doing, feeling, seeing, smelling. i. Provide opportunities and encouragement to promote sensory motor development as babies safely explore the environment with their hands, mouths, and bodies. j. Plan the use of age and ability appropriate resources to strengthen each baby’s sense of agency and encourage engagement with the natural world, while extending their emerging abilities and interests

With the teacher’s help, children design a treasure hunt for the younger children, leaving clues around the outdoor play area and drawing a map.Mixed-agedPreschoolersSchool-agersSpecial needsInfantsToddlers

What would you expect developmentally for an 18 month oldGroup of answer choicesclimbs furniturelooks to parents for reassurancejumps ropeundresses self

Pre-K (4-5 years old): Story Stones Materials: Smooth stones, paint, and brushes. Family Stones: Have the children paint their family members or pets on the stones. They can then use these stones to tell a story about their family.What you need to submit: Directions for the activity (what will you tell the children to do to complete the activity)