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Loose Parts Nature Play

Nov 3, 2020

Special episode for the Environmental Education Association of Indiana’s Vision 2020 virtual conference!

http://eeai.org/2020-Conference

Listen to a special guest, Indiana Master Naturalist, Jim Carpenter, read his nature poetry. I was mesmerized! Hope it brings you back to dipping your toes in the water too! 

 


Aug 19, 2020

Simple Machines Outdoors Podcast:

https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/simple-machines-outdoors

 

Rube Goldberg Machines Podcast Episode:

https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/rube-goldberg-machines

 

Ramp Investigations Podcast:



Jul 23, 2020

  1. Note the children’s interest.
  2. Have children show/explain the interest.
  3. Facilitate brainstorming for extension or IRL options.
  4. Group/categorize ideas.
  5. Make the ideas visual.
  6. Do it! PLAY!
  7. Celebrate and document!

 

Go Wild! 101 Things to Do Before you Grow Up

https://amzn.to/2WJgJf1

 

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page
 


Jul 10, 2020

Find items mentioned at:

https://www.amazon.com/shop/loosepartsplay?listId=ZKLGAJ3PMEFW

 

Grab and go sets/STEM Bins

 

Individual sized containers

--small tackle boxes

--clear pencil boxes (back to school time)

--mesh bags

--individual plastic bags

--canvas bags when not under COVID issues

 

Fill the bins

--Break down...