Loose Parts Nature Play

Aug 7, 2022

The Nature Pyramid

Experience Nature:

Find a place in the park (or nature) that speaks to you. Close your eyes. Focus on the feeling of the air . . . the sounds and scents around you. When you open your eyes, notice the small details—a drop of dew, light, and shadows. Describe your experience for someone who has...

Jul 4, 2022

Getting 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...

Jun 24, 2022

Why Have Kits?

Grab and go

Organized materials

Find your stuff

Versatile

Accessible for more people

How to use: storytime, grab one for a hike, follow children’s interests, family days, check out at your center, send home kits, children’s free choice, rotate

Types of Kits:

Book extensions: Not a Stick, Mama...

May 4, 2022

Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/

Apr 8, 2022

Chelsea Forest School Stick Play

http://www.chelseaforestschool.ca/index.php/en/risk-assessments/

Patrick Dougherty

http://www.stickwork.net/featured

Backwoods Mama: What to Say Instead of Be Careful

https://www.backwoodsmama.com/2018/02/stop-telling-kids-be-careful-and-what-to-say-instead.html

Boston Outdoor...