Problem: There are five main points that must be covered to answer this question and they are: - What is outdoor play? A definition here would be beneficial - How is outdoor play important to ECEC? Why is it relevant? What role do ECEC play? - What is the affect of outdoor play on children? - What is the affect of outdoor play on families? - What is the affect of outdoor play on the community? - Some students also choose to include a discussion on the effect on educators