Discuss how the two (2) elements listed above could be applied to everyday practice to support children’s connection with the natural environment.

List two (2) examples of indoor and two (2) examples of outdoor activities or exercises that could be created to support the physical development of children.

Select the 5 opportunities for babies’ development in outdoor experiences that educators should use. Question 1Answer a. Place babies on their back or tummy on a blanket or mat of various textures and patterns; if able to sit up, place them where they can look out and engage with their surroundings b. Babies should explore the environment only using their gross motor skills due to the safety issues of the environment. c. Babies are not yet mobile so we don’t need to position babies yet as in time they will discover their surroundings. d. Promote positive interactions by listening to and responding when babies play with language. Repeat sounds and gestures, and describe objects, textures, and sounds. e. Resources don’t need to extend baby’s sense of agencies; however, it is important to encourage engagement with the natural world. f. Interactions are not required due to babies not being old enough to respond so it is important to just let the baby explore the environment. g. Babies use their senses, but it is not important for them to engage this in a natural environment. h. Promote babies’ discovery of the natural environment and share their intrigue by describing what they are doing, feeling, seeing, smelling. i. Provide opportunities and encouragement to promote sensory motor development as babies safely explore the environment with their hands, mouths, and bodies. j. Plan the use of age and ability appropriate resources to strengthen each baby’s sense of agency and encourage engagement with the natural world, while extending their emerging abilities and interests

Learning goal 1: Describe how you would explain what a natural resource is to a younger child.

According to Bandura, what are the four essential components of children’s learning?

Which instruments are required for perceiving and acting upon the environment?