| 638 | Friday, April 11, 2008 |
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| 4:00 PM-5:15 PM | Convention Center:121DE |
| AAPAR/Children, Youth and Families Council |
| The Other Learning Area in Schools - Outdoor Play Environments |
| Traditionally, the outdoor school environment has been ignored in the planning and design of schools. In fact, many times it is left to PTA/PTOs to fund playground equipment and other amenities. However, considering that children spend at least an hour a day (recess/lunchtime)in the outdoor environment, it seems that it would be important to plan this area in a way that it contributes to the overall education of children. This session will address how to plan to incorporate the outdoor environment into the overall curriculum of the school. |
Keyword(s): facilities/equipment, outdoor ed/recreation, play
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| Presider: Sarah M. Rich, Ithaca College (Retired), Ithaca, NY |
| Speakers: Donna J. Thompson and Susan D. Hudson, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA |