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Loose Parts Nature Play

Feb 27, 2018

Blog Post:  http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2016/08/adding-plants-to-outdoor-classroom.html

  

Quote: “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt” –Margaret Atwood

 

Book Pick: Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy

http://amzn.to/2GHJYor (aff link)

 

On Meadowview Street


Adding Plants to an Outdoor Classroom

Feb 27, 2018

Blog Post:  http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2016/08/adding-plants-to-outdoor-classroom.html

  

Quote: “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt” –Margaret Atwood

 

Book Pick: Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy

http://amzn.to/2GHJYor (aff link)

 

On Meadowview Street


Feb 20, 2018

Episode 5:

 Blog Post--Role of the Educator in Loose Parts Play

http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2017/05/role-of-educator-in-loose-parts-play_5.html

Blog Post—Make one for The Playing with Nature Article notes.

 Article:

Playing with Nature: Supporting Preschoolers’ Creativity in Natural Outdoor Classrooms


Feb 12, 2018

Episode 4: Animal Play

Explore ways for children to use dramatic play, books, movement, food, and tools to explore animals!

Blog Post--16 Ideas for Animal Play:

http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2015/03/16-ideas-for-animal-play.html

 

 

Quote:

AS ASTRONAUTS AND SPACE TRAVELERS CHILDREN PUZZLE OVER THE FUTURE; AS...


Feb 6, 2018

Episode 3: Approaches to Loose Parts Play

Blog Post—30+ Ways to Approach Loose Parts

http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2017/05/30-plus-ways-to-approach-loose-parts.html

Quote:

“The natural connections children make to formal learning through the use of open ended and naturalistic resources should be a...