Loose Parts Nature Play

Building creativity one leaf and bolt at a time. Join Dr. Carla Gull, educator and mother of four boys, as she talks about getting outside and exploring loose parts.

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Kinderforest

Kinderforest --Merry Lea Kinderforest: https://www.goshen.edu/merrylea/2018/05/kinderforest-in-review/ Nature Days in K-3 Classrooms https://naaee.org/eepro/learning/webinars/nature-days-k-3-classrooms What to Say Instead of “Be Careful” by Backwoods Mama https://www.backwoodsmama.com/2018/02/stop-telling-kids-be-careful-and-what-to-say-instead.html Quote: “If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it. Perhaps ...

Apr 22, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 13

Eggs and Nests

Life Cycle Sets: Ladybug Butterfly Frog Oak Grove Curiosities Egg Collection Nesting Time Scavenger Hunt Beginning Birding Resources Podcast Connecting Children to Animals Books: A Nest is Noisy Burrows, Nests, and Lairs https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2016/01/burrows-nests-lairs-book-review.html Animal Architects An Egg is Quiet Mama Built a Little Nest This posts contains affiliate links. Thanks for helping out at no extra cost to you. Loose Parts Play Facebook Page Loose Parts Play...

Apr 15, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 12

Playing with Fire

Tim Gill’s benefit/risk assessment of fire: https://timrgill.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/woodcraft-fire-rba.pdf Types of Risky Play: https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/features/risky-play-for-children-why-we-should-let-kids-go-outside-and-then-get-out Primitive skills: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQSPVzMq6f_KRb1XMhatepw Playwork Principles: http://www.playwales.org.uk/eng/playworkprinciples Solo stove: https://amzn.to/2IgKOfz Kelly Kettle: https://amzn.to/2FWcweQ Book Pick: Claire Warden’s b...

Apr 06, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11

Infants and Toddlers

Quote: The best play objects for babies are those which allow them to be as active and competent as possible at every stage of development. –Magda Gerber Book Pick! Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play for Infants and Toddlers By Miriam Beloglovosky and Jenna Daly This follow up book looks specifically at the younger crowd. It focuses on different schema in children's play centered on object exploration, assembly exploration, instrumental exploration, locomotion, and action. Each schema topic has sever...

Mar 31, 2019•36 min•Season 2Ep. 10

Celebrating a Natural Easter

6 Plus Ways to Celebrate a Natural Easter: https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2015/03/6-plus-ideas-to-celebrate-natural-easter.html Natural Dyed Eggs: http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2013/03/natural-dyed-eggs.html Easter Nature Walk: https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2015/04/easter-nature-walk.html http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2013/03/an-easter-nature-walk_29.html Easter Garden: http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2013/03/easter-garden.html Patti Rok...

Mar 24, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 9

"Mom, I don't like nature anymore." 5 Tips to Stay Connected

Blog Post: https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2015/01/mom-i-don-like-nature-anymore-5-tips-to.html Book Pick (aff link): The Stick Book: Loads of Things You Can do With a Stick https://amzn.to/2VVvGI4 Loose Parts Play Facebook Page Loose Parts Play Facebook Group Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page Loose Parts Nature Play Website...

Mar 15, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 8

Exploring Creativity and Loose Parts as Adults

Blog Post: https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2019/03/exploring-creativity-and-loose-parts-as.html Ronnie’s Preschool: https://www.ronniespreschool.com/ Book Pick: The Organic Artist: Make your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints and More from Nature: https://amzn.to/2EwRK4M The Fiber Nest’s Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/thefibernest Loose Parts Play Facebook Page Loose Parts Play Facebook Group Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page Loose Parts Nature Play Website...

Mar 08, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 7

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