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150  TOPIC 9 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
• Thus, to provide children with outdoor experiences, the outdoor play area should not be solely based on equipment but also on activities that provide a wide range of experiences and creativity.
• There are a few things to keep in mind when preparing outdoor spaces for children. The first thing to consider is childrenÊs safety. You should ask yourself if there is anything that can hurt the child if you want to create an outdoor space for children. Outdoor space like playground, for instance, is a fun place where children can explore, move and play.
• Fencing and barriers, safe play area and equipment, and adult supervision can keep childrenÊs outdoor space safe.
• In order to preserve and maintain outdoor play environment, maintenance needs to be carried out daily, monthly or annually. Landscape of outdoor playing area should be mowed, watered and tended. Sand needs to be replaced and playground equipment needs to be repaired
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