Heather TeachOutside Taylor
Loose Parts Nature Play
--- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
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Megan Gessler
Loose Parts Nature Play
—Oct 26, 2024 Consulting Services --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
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Natural Start Alliance Conference
Loose Parts Nature Play
Join me in a recap of the Natural Start Alliance Conference! Unfortunately, we lost a few voices from the field due to technical issues, but I am grateful for ALL that contributed—I enjoyed getting to know you! There are so many doing great work to help connect children and nature! --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
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The Loose Parts Police: Can we buy loose parts?
Loose Parts Nature Play
on the topic April’s Teaching Tree—NOW Idea Community Plaything’s Loose Parts STEM Kits from Kaplan from Kaplan from Kaplan from Kaplan --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
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Listen to voices from the US Play Coalition Conference!
Loose Parts Nature Play
—great tool with examples! --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
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Nüdel Pod with Marcus Veerman
Loose Parts Nature Play
Learn more about an exciting new product that turns your child from the toy user to the toy maker in this conversation with Marcus Veerman from Nüdel Pod. --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
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Treasure Baskets with Dr. Laura Wilhelm
Loose Parts Nature Play
Book: Basket Options: --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
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Loose Parts Voices from NAEYC!
Loose Parts Nature Play
I brought a RØDE Reporter microphone to the (NAEYC) conference and asked people about loose parts! They could share anything they wanted—a thought, a tip, a frustration, a product, etc. It was so great to see and meet all of you! Check it out! I’ve tried to link what I can below. Hear voices from the following (and more!): Kaplan Early Learning—Check out the I was part of designing! (check out our —I direct this!) , Washington, DC , NJ Eastern Connecticut State University—, lab school Public Television System , San Francisco, CA , FL FL , PA , Chicago, IL ...
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Loose Parts in Action with Lisa Daly
Loose Parts Nature Play
20% off with code LPIA23 until November 30th, 2023. Find the book at Redleaf Press: --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
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Setting Up an Inviting Space with Little Barn Owls
Loose Parts Nature Play
—we chatted about this! Instagram pages: @lbo_charlotteb @littlebarnowls Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: Loose Parts Nature Play Website:
info_outlineGetting Started with Loose Parts
- Recognize it is already happening!
- Play! Start playing with some items and see how else they may be used.
- Start with what you have
- Classroom Sort/Beautiful Stuff Project
- Let go of the control and let it happen
- Start with a book or prompt then get out of the way—already had some in the classroom—yes!
- Study the children/Invitations/Loose Parts Starts
- Involve CHILDREN!
- Study and READ (and LISTEN) about loose parts! Exchange articles, professional development books, etc.
- Network—Loose Parts Play group!
- What 3 things will you do in the next few weeks? Report back!
Podcast episodes to Help:
Hesitant Children—Kids Aren’t Playing
30 + Approaches to Loose Parts
7 Loose Parts Myths Exchange Article
Rethinking Loose Parts: Four Key Principles Beyond the Stuff Exchange Article
Blog Posts
Professional Development Books
Video from Gryphon House—junk jar, STEM bins, kits--measurement
Professional Development Opportunities with Me!
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Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/