Article 2 Mod 3

Introduction: This article examines how quality outdoor play spaces can enhance the health and wellness of young children.

The Assignment:  

Answer the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 5 sentences.  Title must be included

Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the article - that is plagiarism.

1.      What is the main focus of the article? What knowledge did you gain from your reading?

2.      What are three strategies/ideas that are discussed that you would implement in an outdoor play space for     school/childcare setting? Why?

3.      How will you implement the strategies/ideas (from the article) when working with children? How do these strategies promote Health and Physical Development? (Information that comes directly from NCFELD should be included here)

Site for Module 4:  NAEYC Young Children, Novemeber 2014, Spencer and Wright       Outdoor Play.pdf Outdoor Play.pdf - Alternative Formats  

(If you have trouble accessing this document, contact your instructor)

Grading Criteria: 

The summary is graded on a 100 point scale; it is worth 5% of your overall class grade. Maximum points are given when length of 3 paragraphs with each paragraph containing a minimum of 5 sentences is met and content summarizes key strategies to use with young children and families.

 20 points – Three paragraphs are included, each paragraph has a minimum of five sentences

20 points – First paragraph summarizes the main focus of the article

30 points – Second paragraph summarizes three strategies from the article

20 points – Third paragraph gives specific strategies/ideas you will use when working with young children.

10 points – correct grammar and spelling are used. 

Resources:  NC FELD     NAEYC article