Loose Parts Nature Play

Loose Parts Nature Play

By Dr. Carla GullEducationKids & FamilyEducation for Kids
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Loose Parts Nature Play episodes

  • Heather TeachOutside Taylor

    Outside School on Facebook

    Outside School Website

    Bandana Bears

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/
    1 hr
  • Megan Gessler

    NINPA

    Environmental Kinship Guide

    Nature-based Early Childhood Assessment & Guidebook

    Midwest Early Childhood Educator Conference—Oct 26, 2024

    Consulting Services

    [email protected]

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/
    40 min
  • Natural Start Alliance Conference

    Join me in a recap of the Natural Start Alliance Conference! Unfortunately, we lost a few voices from the field due to technical issues, but I am grateful for ALL that contributed—I enjoyed getting to know you! There are so many doing great work to help connect children and nature!

    Natural Start Alliance

    Natural Start Alliance Conference

    Outdoor Learning School and Store

    Outdoor Early Learning Alliance of Oregon

    Down to Earth Forest School

    Nature Play Sign

    Nature-based Early Childhood Program Assessment and Guidebook

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/
    29 min
  • The Loose Parts Police: Can we buy loose parts?

    Loose Parts Play Group discussion on the topic

    Kara Ketter Autistic Educator

    April's Teaching Tree—NOW Nature Inspired Teacher

    Umbrella House

    Autumn Treasure Idea

    Community Plaything's Outlast Blocks

    Loose Parts STEM Kits from Kaplan

    • Nature's Geometry Toddler
    • Container Play Toddler
    • Texture Time Toddler
    • Light and Color Toddler
    • Timeless Treasures
    • Inclined to Exploration
    • Random Robots
    • Nature's Geometry

    Loose Parts Stackable Tray Poly+ from Kaplan

    Loose Parts Wooden Stacking Trays from Kaplan

    Loose Parts Sorting Trays from Kaplan

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/
    26 min
  • Listen to voices from the US Play Coalition Conference!

    Embracing Fire as a Loose Part

    OutsidePlay.org—great tool with examples!

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/
    28 min
  • Nüdel Pod with Marcus Veerman

    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

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/
    48 min
  • Treasure Baskets with Dr. Laura Wilhelm

    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

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

    43 min
  • Loose Parts Voices from NAEYC!

    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 from the following (and more!):

    Kaplan Early Learning—Check out the Loose Parts STEM kits I was part of designing! 

    Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center (check out our Master of Arts in Environmental Education—I direct this!)

    Easter Seals Child Developmental Learning Center, Washington, DC

    Orange Public Schools, NJ

    Eastern Connecticut State University—Child and Family Development Resource Center, lab school

    Tacoma PBS Public Television System

    Nurtured Inspirations

    Arkansas Department of Education

    Pacific Primary, San Francisco, CA

    Inspire to Impact Consulting, FL

    Indian River State College, FL

    CTAEYC Board

    Bloomsburg University, PA

    Interaction Imagination

    Institute for Self-Active Education

    Dr. Drew's Discovery Blocks

    Kinderoo Children's Academy

    FLAEYC Play Chapter

    The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL

    That Early Childhood Nerd

    Ivy Tech Community College—brown paper bag

    Ooey Gooey Inc.

    Earth Friends

    Cambridge-Ellis School

    Cosy Direct

    Scholar's Choice—Tuff Trays

    Tinkergarten

    Bright Beginnings by Flash Furniture

    Becker's

    Kodo Kids

    Developing Minds

    South Carolina Resource and Referral

    Rise Center, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

    Discount School Supply

    Super Space

    Percussion Play

    Dimensions Education Programs, Lincoln, Nebraska

    Nature Explore

    Community Playthings

    Constructive Playthings

    Amazing Sensory Designs

    First Lutheran Preschool, Ellicott City, Maryland

    Childcare Resource and Referral, Tennessee

    Jurassic Sands

    Red Leaf Press

    STRIVE Early Education Services

    Little Minds Learning Academy, Michigan

    Defending the Early Years

    Samara Early Learning

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/
    44 min
  • Loose Parts in Action with Lisa Daly

    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

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    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: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/
    55 min

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Building creativity one leaf and bolt at a time.