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:

Aug 6, 2020

Jean Lomino

https://forestteacher.org/

Building Observation Skills with Sit Spots

https://www.oraeyc.org/single-post/2017/12/11/Build-Childrens-Observation-Skills-with-Sit-Spots

Merry Lea NBECE Regional Network:

https://www.goshen.edu/merrylea/nature-based-early-childhood-education-regional-network/

Coyote’s...

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

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...