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Taking Infants Outdoors

Course: #31375Level: IntroductorySubject Area: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment 1 Hour 203 Reviews
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This course will identify the benefits of outdoor play for infants, specifically addressing ideas for playtime outside. Participants will learn how to recognize six tips to safely introduce infants to the outdoors. Discussion will also include different outdoor temperatures and strategies for weather conditions.

Please note: This course is also offered in a series of recordings titled "Outdoor Safety for Infants, Toddler, and Preschoolers", course #31440. which is offered for 0.3 CEUs.

Please Note: While our Health and Safety courses cover some topics that are required for preservice and ongoing training, your licensing agency may require specific, pre-approved courses. Please check with your licensing agency to determine whether Health and Safety courses on continued can be applied to your individual requirements.

This course is also part of many of the CDA Packages offered by continued Early Childhood Education. Please visit the links below to learn more about how to use our library if you are interested in coursework to support acquisition of a CDA credential or to renew your CDA credential.

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Course Type: Video, Audio

CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/1.0; AL/1.0; AZ Registry/1.0; CA Registry/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; FL/1.0; GaPDS-ASO/1.0; HI/1.0; IA Registry/1.0; IACET/0.1; ID Stars/1.0; IL Gateways/1.0 B345755; IN/1.0; KS/1.0; KY ECE-TRIS/1.0; MA/1.0; ME/1.0; MI Registry/1.0; MOPD/1.0; NC DCDEE/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NJCCIS/1.0; NV Registry/1.0; NY/1.0; OH/1.0; OK Registry/1.0; OR/1.0; PA Keys/1.0; SC Endeavors/1.0; SD/1.0; TX/1.0; UT/1.0; VA/1.0; VT NLCCV/1.0; WI Registry/1.0; WY Stars/1.0

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Learning Outcomes

  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to identify 3 benefits of outdoor play for infants.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to identify outside playtime games for infants.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe when it is too hot, too cold, or too wet to take infants outside.
  • checkmarkAfter this course, participants will be able to describe 6 tips to safely introduce infants to the outdoors.

Course created on December 12, 2018

Agenda

0-10 Minutes Introduction & Setting the stage for taking infants outdoors
10-20 Minutes 3 Benefits of Outdoor Play for Infants
20-35 Minutes Good Outdoor Experiences for Infants * Safe and stimulating places are present for exploring * Games which help babies develop* Supporting and accommodating infant, staff, and family culture
35-55 Minutes Tips to Safely Introduce Infants to the Outdoors 1. Protect babies from the sun 2. Be aware of surroundings 3. Bug safety 4. Dirt safety 5. Seasonal allergies 6. Chemicals
55-60 Minutes Summary and Conclusion

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Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Heather Olsen was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. She is a co-author of "SAFE and fun playgrounds: A handbook". Non-financial: There are no non-financial relationships to disclose.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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Arizona Registry

This course is approved by the Arizona Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry

continued is an Approved Training Sponsor with the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Georgia Professional Development System Approved Sponsor Organization

This course is state-approved by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning for child care providers. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Iowa Child Care Provider Training Registry

continued is approved to provide professional development for Iowa DHS child care credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


International Association for Continuing Education and Training

International Association for Continuing Education and Training

continued, LLC,is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.


IdahoSTARS

continued is an approved training provider for IdahoSTARS. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Illinois Gateways

Illinois Gateways

continued is an Authorized Entity for the Illinois Gateways Registry, organization number B345755 . This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Kentucky ECE-TRIS

This course is approved by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Division of Child Care. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Michigan Registry

This course is approved by the Michigan Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Missouri Professional Development System

This course has been approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Childhood for child care licensing and MOPD registry credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


North Carolina DCDEE

North Carolina DCDEE

This course is approved by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


New Jersey Workforce Registry

continued is an approved Training Agency with the New Jersey Workforce Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Nevada Registry

This course has been approved by the Nevada Registry for child care licensing and registry credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Oklahoma Registry

This course is approved by the Oklahoma Registry. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


PA Keys to Professional Development

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South Carolina Endeavors Registry

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Vermont Northern Lights

continued is an approved online training organization by Vermonts Northern Lights Career Development Center. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


The Registry - Wisconsin

This course has been approved by the Wisconsin Registry as registered training for child care licensing credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).


Wyoming Stars

This course has been approved by Wyoming Stars for child care licensing and registry credit. This course is offered for 1 clock hour(s).



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