Getting Started with Loose Parts
Jul 04, 2022•21 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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Episode description
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 children/Invitations/Loose Parts Starts
- Involve CHILDREN!
- Study and READ (and LISTEN) about loose parts! Exchange articles, professional development books, etc.
- Network—Loose Parts Play group!
- What 3 things will you do in the next few weeks? Report back!
Podcast episodes to Help:
Hesitant Children—Kids Aren’t Playing
30 + Approaches to Loose Parts
7 Loose Parts Myths Exchange Article
Rethinking Loose Parts: Four Key Principles Beyond the Stuff Exchange Article
Blog Posts
Professional Development Books
Video from Gryphon House—junk jar, STEM bins, kits--measurement
Professional Development Opportunities with Me!
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/InsideOutsideMichiana/ Loose Parts Nature Play Website: http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.comFor the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android