4 page essay on Early Childhood Education

Assignment 08

Creating Environments for Learning

Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be a minimum of one (1) single-spaced page to a maximum of two (2) pages in length.

Describe the features of the five types of playgrounds: traditional, contemporary,

adventure, creative, and natural.

Then, think about the kinds of playgrounds you played on as a child. What did you enjoy doing most and why?

Next, briefly describe how playing outdoors enhances children’s development in each of these areas: physical, motor, social, and cognitive, and in appreciation of nature.

(Total possible points: 100)

This is the end of Assignment 8.