Embracing Fire as a Loose Part OutsidePlay.org—great tool with examples! --- 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/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePa…

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. Nüdel Pod Kickstarter campaign Nüdel Kart website My previous podcast episode with Marcus --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-…

Book: Treasure Basket Explorations https://amzn.to/48OZsEw Podcast Episode on Treasure Baskets https://amzn.to/48OZsEw Basket Options: 12” by 8” by 5” rope basket Hyacinth Storage Basket Round Woven Basket Rattan Serving Tray --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-cla…

I brought a RØDE Reporter microphone to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (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 …

20% off with code LPIA23 until November 30th, 2023. Find the book at Redleaf Press: https://www.redleafpress.org/Loose-Parts-in-Action-The-Essential-How-To-Guide-P2795.aspx --- 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.f…

Facebook Post—we chatted about this! Facebook Website Instagram pages: @lbo_charlotteb @littlebarnowls 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/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.f…

November 3rd—International Stonework Play Day! Stonework Play website (Diana’s website and link to her book) International Stonework Play guide Stonework Play Facebook group Stonework Play Facebook page Rocks/Stone Book List by Carla International Stonework Play podcast past episode with Carla Social Emotional Learning and Loose Parts podcast episo…

How not to cheat children: The theory of loose parts Messy Maths Dirty Teaching Creative Star Learning—Juliet’s website! A treasure trove of information! Loose Parts Play Toolkit from Inspiring Scotland Outdoor Learning and Play Facebook group Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learn…

Fascination of Fire Journal by Claire Warden Handout (with additional links) on Loose Parts Nature Play 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/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.…

Beyond Ecophobia by David Sobel ICAN Webinar about Beyond Ecophobia Magazine Article Here is a pdf of a synopsis of the article Look! Don’t Touch! Orion Magazine Living Loose Parts Resources Connecting Children to Animals Podcast episode Worms, Glorious Worms Podcast episode Animal Homes Podcast episode Animal Architects Podcast episode Squirrel Ap…

“Plants remind us to move in nature time” –Ruth Wilson Naturally Inclusive by Ruth Wilson Gryphon House Amazon Children & Nature Network—Connecting Children of All Abilities to Nature Play and Therapeutic Gardens “Nature doesn’t discriminate, it doesn’t make judgments. Rain falls on every child.” —Ruth Wilson, author and Children & Nature Network r…

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education Natural Start Alliance Books: An Earthworm’s Life by John Himmelman Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals Darwin’s Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular b…

Celebrating Special Days with a Loose Parts Mindset—link to the Exchange Article Additional related podcast episodes: Natural and Loose Parts Valentines Autumn Treasures Fall Fun! Ice as a Loose Part International Stonework Play Day Global School Play Day Cardboard as a Loose Part International Mud Day Rube Goldberg Machines Loose Parts Inspired Bo…

Indiana Children and Nature Network Webinar Recordings Types of Risky Play—Sandseter What to Say Instead of Be Careful—Backwoods Mamma When You Want to Say Be Careful—Child & Nature Alliance of Canada Busting the Myth that We Have to Bubble Wrap Our Kids Adventures in Risky Play—Rusty Keeler Thank you, Dr. Joanna Spotts! Book--Loose Parts Learning …

Book: When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski LPNP Podcast Episode—my reaction to the book Remake Learning Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms The Fred Rogers Archives Primanti Bros. Sandwiches How Not to Cheat Children: The Theory of Loose Part…

Book: When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski Pictures from the Pittsburgh Trip! The Mattress Factory Pittsburgh Children’s Museum SLB Radio Museum Lab Carnegie Science Center Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Falling Water Remake Learning Light Painting E…

Indiana Children and Nature Network ICAN Play 30 and Seasonal Book Chat Book Pick: The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson “For most of us, knowledge of our world comes largely through sight, yet we look about with such unseeing eyes that we are partially blind. One way to open your eyes to unnoticed beauty is to ask yourself, "What if I had never see…

Join Marcus Veerman to discuss loose parts and the Nudelkart! Nudelkart Resources and Manuals Playgroundideas.org Theory of Loose Parts: How Not to Cheat Children 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/Lo…

Listen to Ronnie Green share about dealing with behaviors around loose parts. Find her at: Cultivating Confidence: Early Years Consultancy Additional resources shared in this episode: Michelle Thornhill Schema and Loose Parts Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classro…

Why Get Outside with Tweens and Teens Less screen time Physically active Mental health Decreased stress Experience awe and wonder Healing power of nature Skill building Career exploration Challenges and Opportunities More reliance on technology Seeking more independence Often more influenced by peers Developing identity Expanding independence Tips …

Get to know our own emotions—Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown, on HBO Max Recognize inherent aspect of loose parts to allow children to work out issues and meet needs. Specific “kit” around SEL topics—emotions, faces, etc. Include books around SEL in other kits, such as I’m Done in a beaver kit, Let’s Make Faces by Hanoch Piven and How are you peeli…

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 never been here—what did you feel, h…

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 classroom—yes! Study the childr…

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 Built a Little Nest, An Egg is Quiet, A N…

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/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/ Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Insi…

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 Preschool Network https://www.bopn.org/…

Exchange Article Link: https://bit.ly/264-Gull Fire podcast episode: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/fire-as-a-loose-part Rethinking Nicholson’s Intent podcast episode: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/rethinking-nicholsons-intent Color Exploration podcast episode: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/color-exploration Book--Loose…

Elementary STEM Con 2022 Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms on Gryphon House Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms on Amazon Simple Machines Outdoors Podcast Episode Rolling into Physics: Ramp Investigations Podcast Episode Simple Machines Options on Amazon Book: A Stick Until Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LooseParts…

Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms on Gryphon House Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms on Amazon Light Painting Podcast Episode Light and Reflection as a Loose Part Podcast Episode Aff Links: You Are the Light book Prisms White Umbrella Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group:…

Natural Start Alliance Holiday Book Fair Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms On Gryphon House The Girl with the Big, Big Questions by Britney Winn Lee Outside, You Notice by Erin Alladin Reading Guide What’s in Your Pocket? Collecting Nature’s Treasures by Heather Montgomery Be a Tree by Maria Gianferrari Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer Many are …

November 3rd, but can be done anytime! https://nurtureinnature.com.au/international-stonework-play-day/ Rocks as a Loose Part—Book list! http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2017/11/rocks-as-loose-part.html A Savior is Born: Rocks Tell the Story of Christmas https://amzn.to/3GiIOOO He is Risen: Rocks Tell the Story of Easter https://amzn.to/30…

When classes are studying fairytales, we take it outside to create our own shelters to protect the pigs from the wolf! Move beyond the straw, sticks, and bricks for student choice and voice in their building options. The larger space and outdoor environment give us plenty of room to build, additional opportunities (up in a tree!), and less mess for…

Leaf Man (aff links) https://amzn.to/3ntc8dD What’s in your Pocket? Collecting Nature’s Treasures https://amzn.to/3jDnavF Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms https://amzn.to/3jGVdmX Beautiful Stuff: Learning with Found Materials https://amzn.to/3pQCqcq Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Face…

Why aren’t children connecting to nature? http://www.nwf.org/Be-Out-There/Why-Be-Out-There.aspx Why should children connect with nature? Quotes http://www.childrennatureandyou.org/quotes.html Join an online challenge or group Seasonal photo challenges http://www.goexplorenature.com/2012/12/2013-winter-nature-photo-scavenger-hunt.html Weekly topic c…

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Share Tree Climbing Toolkit Risk benefit Consider your risk tolerance What to Say Instead of Be Careful July/Aug 2021 Commonly Asked Tree Climbing Questions in Exchange Animal architects—build like the animals—podcast episode Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms https://amzn.to/2UoE2ws Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Loos…

Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms https://amzn.to/2UoE2ws Definitions of Loose Parts in Early Childhood Outdoor Classrooms: A Scoping Review https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1225658.pdf Nurture in Nature https://nurtureinnature.com.au/ Nicholson’s Theory of Loose Parts https://media.kaboom.org/docs/documents/pdf/ip/Imagination-Playground-T…

10 Amazing Animal Architects: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/g518/8-amazing-architects-of-the-animal-kingdom/slide-4 Types of Bird Nests: http://people.eku.edu/ritchisong/birdnests.html Animal Architects Podcast Episode: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/animal-architects Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.…

Animal Architects IJECEE Animal Architect Book Review: https://naturalstart.org/sites/default/files/journal/8._book_and_resource_review_-_animal_architects.pdf Architecture Podcast Episode: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/architecture Connecting Children to Nature Podcast Episode: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/connecting-children-…

Early Educators’ Perspectives on Tree Climbing https://naturalstart.org/sites/default/files/journal/6._gull_et_al_0.pdf Father’s Perspective on Tree Climbing https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/fathers-perspectives-on-tree-climbing Tree Climbing https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/tree-climbing What to Say to Kids Instead of Be Careful http…

Children usually prefer play that stimulates their curiosity and gives free rein to the imaginations and creativity. Incorporating loose parts into the environment will enhance their natural curiosity. –Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky Tinkergarten Color Activities Frozen colored water on white sheet Chalks/water/paintbrushes on dark sheet and othe…

Those who do not think outside the box are easily contained. –Nicolas Manetta Makerspace Classes—Trina Deboree https://trina-deboree.mykajabi.com/msreg Tips for Parents on Teenagers and Creativity: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/creativity-and-critical-thinking/development-milestones/creative-development-adolescents.html Light Paint…

52 Things Outside in Winter: https://52thingsoutside.org/winter/ Book Pick Snowflake Bentley: https://amzn.to/3rCXMbg Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/ Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideM…

Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/loosepartsplay?listId=3JS6DYBFWMX0 Blog Post: https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2021/01/winter-wonderland-books.html IJECEE: https://naturalstart.org/research Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups…

Article: https://bit.ly/256BRAP Exchange: https://www.childcareexchange.com/ Definitions of Loose Parts in Early Childhood Outdoor Classrooms: A Scoping Review - https://naturalstart.org/sites/default/files/journal/6._gull_et_al._formatted_draft_v2.pdf Loose Parts Nature Play Podcast - http://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/ Loose Parts Play Facebo…

Math and Loose Parts on Amazon Book Pick: Messy Maths Loose Parts Play Facebook Page Loose Parts Play Facebook Group Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page Loose Parts Nature Play WebsiteBy Dr. Carla Gull

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! Loose Parts Play Facebook Page Loose Pa…

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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/rolling-into-physics-ramp-investigations Natural Start Alliance Conference: htt…

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 Guide to Connecting with Nature https://…

Note the children’s interest. Have children show/explain the interest. Facilitate brainstorming for extension or IRL options. Group/categorize ideas. Make the ideas visual. Do it! PLAY! Celebrate and document! Go Wild! 101 Things to Do Before you Grow Up https://amzn.to/2WJgJf1 Loose Parts Play Facebook Page Loose Parts Play Facebook Group Inside O…