Loose Parts Nature Play

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

 

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/

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/

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.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

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 episode

Deconstructive Play resources

 

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/