Thursday, April 4, 2013

Fresh Air




























Finally! We have been able to go outside and play. We have been taking advantage of the lovely weather this week and going outside to play whenever we can. Some of our younger toddlers have not had the chance to explore our big playground until now. Sarah and I have stayed very close to them as they play to help them understand what is safe to do on the playground and what is not safe. Not only are they playing with the equipment but they are also exploring the natural things that are outside- touching, smelling, and observing the flowers that are coming up and also the trees and grass and other natural things that are available. 

Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards

Social and Emotional Development
                   Strand: Self
                           Topic: Sense of Competence
                                   Recognize own abilities and express satisfaction 
                                   when demonstrating them to others.
                   Strand: Relationships
                             Topic: Interactions with Adults
                                    Seek assistance from familiar adults

Physical Well-Being and Motor Deveopment
                   Strand: Motor Development
                              Topic: Large Muscle, Balance and Coordination
                                     Use locamotor skills with increasing coordination 
                                      balance.   
                                      Use a variety of non-locomotor body movements.

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