Handout from a recent hands-on workshop at the Leadership Institute National Conference with Nature Explore. Dr. Carla Gull Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College Check out our MAEE program! loosepartsnatureplay@gmail.com http://www.loosepartsnatureplay.org Podcast: Loose Parts Nature PlayFB Group: Loose Parts Play, Loose Parts Learning in K-3 ClassroomsBooks: Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms, Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (2024) Instructables:Continue reading “Embracing Fire as a Loose Part”
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Loose Parts Inspired Books
We LOVE loose parts inspired books! Here are a few of our book lists: Loose Parts Books Fort Building Rocks Nature Art Blocks Stick Play Tinkering Cardboard Loose Parts Professional Development Books Find my lists on Amazon as well!
Creativity, Playground Ideas, and Nudelkart!
Click for the Podcast Episode Join Dr. Carla Gull and Marcus Veerman to discuss loose parts and the Nudelkart on the Loose Parts Nature Play Podcast! Nudelkart Resources and Manuals Playgroundideas.org Theory of Loose Parts: How Not to Cheat Children
Loose Parts Nature Play Kits with a Social Emotional Twist
Sarae Pacetta: “When I think about loose parts and the personal/emotional aspects of SEL I think about: – agency (I can come up with my own ideas and make them happen) – creativity (I can make) Something new and interesting!) – problem solving (this isn’t what I thought would happen / This didn’t work…) –Continue reading “Loose Parts Nature Play Kits with a Social Emotional Twist”
Deconstructive Play
I’m at the Leadership Institute National Conference organized by Nature Explore and The Outdoor Classroom Project! I’m cohosting a deconstructive play session with Heather Fox from Nature Explore–lots of connected loose parts concepts and options. I’ll add pictures after our sessions! Let us know how you see deconstruction in your space. Resources: Loose Parts NatureContinue reading “Deconstructive Play”
Loose Parts Nature Play 