This document provides guidance on developing an appropriate outdoor learning environment for toddlers. Key aspects discussed include having an open-air setting with playground equipment surrounded by a natural environment. The location is specified as being outside with an outdoor situation to allow toddlers and young children to engage in recreational activities and games as part of their early childhood learning and development.

1. Open
Playground air Surroundings Setting
Location
Outside Outdoor Environment
Situation
Developing an
appropriate outdoor
learning environment
for toddlers
Early
Play childhood
Learning
Games environment Children
Toddlers
Activities Recreation
Kindergarten Young Preschoolers
children

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