Module 1


2. An area for large equipment. Climbing frames, swings, slides, etc. should be:  spaced far apart for safety  suitably sized for toddlers  grassed underneath to cushion fall.  Tyre swings are much safer than wooden swings.  Swings must be firmly dug into the ground so they cannot fall over.


 Swings should be placed so that children do not run behind them.


 Tyres half-buried in a row in the ground will make a low fence to stop the children running behind the swings.


 Metal equipment should be in the shade as it becomes very hot in the summer.


3. A paved or hard area. Tis is used for riding scooters or tricycles as well as pushing and pulling toys, e.g. lawnmower, wagon. It should be situated so that there is easy passage around it, so as to prevent pedestrian mishaps.


4. Te sandpit. Tis should have:  ample shade, e.g. tree, umbrella or roof  sandpit accessories, e.g. bucket and spade  clean sand – washed river sand, cover for sandpit  a bag of coarse salt added to the sand every month to sterilise it.


5. A garden. Ideally, a garden should contain:  A grassed area for sitting, playing and feeling different surfaces.  Large trees and shrubs for shade and interest and learning about the seasons and nature.  Flowers and plants for beauty especially for those toddlers coming from poor homes or flats.  A bench for story times on fine days or for talking or being with the educarer.


6. Hide-aways and climbing apparatus:  Tyres can be used for climbing and balancing, making ‘cars’ and ‘trains’, etc..  Concrete pipes painted brightly for crawling through or hiding in, or boxes, etc. are fun.  Tunnels can be made from large tyres half buried in the ground.


7. Water play:  Paddling pools or sprinklers are fun in hot weather, BUT should only be used under supervision, and be filled just before use and emptied immediately aſter use.  Water troughs are wonderful for water play.


8. Storage area:  A Wendy house or storeroom, with easy access to the outdoor play area, is useful for storing outdoor toys, e.g. scooters and garden equipment.


Supervision


 Te outdoor area should be supervised while toddlers play and care should be taken that dangerous objects, e.g. broken glass, be removed;


 Te educarer should interact with toddlers to encourage and build the toddler’s self-image.


Large equipment Stepping stones:  Use logs, large cement bricks, stones, etc..  Half – bury them to form a path or circle.  Are fun for balancing on or for story time. Improvised car Use an old school desk, 200 – litre drum, old steering wheel and car tyres to make a car. A thick, knotted rope hung from a tree or metal frame is an excellent climbing apparatus.


Cable reels form excellent climbing apparatus. Stack small and large ones to give variety. Join them with planks for balancing. Provide a work bench: place a heavy wooden top onto an ordinary table or tree stumps or an electric – cable reel.


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