Beavers in Spring blog post:

https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2014/04/beavers-in-spring.html

http://www.beaversww.org/beavers-and-wetlands/about-beavers/

http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3381.htm

http://www.nationaltrappers.com/beaver.html

 

Book Pick (aff ink):

I’m Done!

https://amzn.to/2L6RxZV

 

Beaver Skull Replica

https://amzn.to/3caTEYF

 

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Austin, TX Loose Parts Lending Kits:

http://www.austintexas.gov/page/loose-parts-lending-kits-program

 

Wrap Up Report:

https://pardpartnerships.wufoo.com/forms/pdqthsb0s3s6m4/

 

How to Start a Toy Library:

https://www.shareable.net/how-to-start-a-toy-library-12-quick-tips/

 

Minneapolis Toy Library Q&A:

https://newdream.org/downloads/New_Dream_Step_by_Step_Toy_Lending_Library.pdf

 

https://www.zeroish.org/2018/01/08/real-life-i-started-a-toy-lending-library/

 

How Toy Libraries Work: https://www.moneycrashers.com/toy-lending-libraries-exchanges/

 

Why Every City Needs a Toy Library: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/11/every-city-should-have-toy-library/575272/

 

USA Toy Library Association: https://www.usatla.org/

 

Book Pick:

Perfect Square by Michael Hall (aff link)

https://amzn.to/2KIiPpe

 

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Natural Start Alliance

https://naturalstart.org/

 

International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education

https://naturalstart.org/research/ijecee/volume-7-number-2

 

Fathers’ Perspectives on Tree Climbing

https://naturalstart.org/sites/default/files/journal/8._final_gull_goldstein_rosengarten.pdf

 

Benefits and Risks of Tree Climbing on Child Development and Resiliency

https://naturalstart.org/sites/default/files/journal/6._gull_et_al.pdf

 

Tree Climbing Podcast Episode:

http://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/tree-climbing

 

Rain or Shine Mamma: Tree Climbing

http://rainorshinemamma.com/parents-stop-worrying-and-let-your-children-climb-trees/

 

 

Book Pick:

 

Children’s Environmental Identity Development (aff link)

https://amzn.to/3asHwAj

 

Book Review:

https://naturalstart.org/sites/default/files/journal/9._book_review_environmental_identity.pdf

 

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Goals:

https://az.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdpd12.pd.sci.ballgoals/goals-for-the-understanding-of-balls-and-ramps/

Tutorial to make PVC ramps for outdoors: https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2015/06/loose-parts-nature-play-ramps.html#more

Kodo Kids Simple Machines: RAMP handout

https://gallery.mailchimp.com/4211daa00c01182f4ee38d460/files/1b846eb2-f501-4fcd-9a7b-74ab0fd2566c/Kodo_Simple_Machines_downloadable_2.pdf

 

Meeting Standards: Tinker guide page 25 LEARNING GUIDELINES The Physical Sciences #20. Investigate and describe or demonstrate various ways that objects can move.

https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/Tinker_Kit_Educators_Guide_singles_web.pdf

Infants:  https://childhood101.com/baby-play-ideas-vehicles-balls-ramps/

 

Rube Goldberg machines: http://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/rube-goldberg-machines

 

Brain Game Rube Goldberg clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-qs8DsMoZk

 

Marble Sand Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lII00_v5khU

 

KodoKids Webinar:

Tips:

https://www.rampsandpathways.org/ramps-pathways/tips-implementation

 

Kindergarten Lesson:

https://www.brighthubeducation.com/pre-k-and-k-lesson-plans/127938-learning-with-a-ball-and-a-ramp-kindergarten-science-lesson/

 

Things that Don’t Roll:

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/activity-plan-4-5-ramps/

 

Extensions:

https://www.mottchildren.org/posts/camp-little-victors/diy-ball-and-ramp

Vocabulary: https://www.rampsandpathways.org/ramps-pathways/faqs

Tips: http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2014/teaching-stem-with-ramps

 

Questions to Ask: https://regentsctr.uni.edu/sites/default/files/activity_sheets/Ramps_and_Pathways_Activity_Sheet_2018.pdf

 

Book Pick (aff links):

STEM Learning with Young Children: Inquiry Teaching with Ramps and Pathways: https://amzn.to/2K97OwW

Mousetrap Game: https://amzn.to/2VuGOxf

Magnetic marble run— https://amzn.to/3afPQ6q

Qbamaze: https://amzn.to/2RGbaLQ

Choke Test Tube: https://amzn.to/2xqakwa

 

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Slides Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oomMwQiRuRHY94MF5AUexZXDEaZxi51CKdrlO28UuMg/edit?usp=sharing

Creating a Facebook Group--lots of ideas and suggestions beyond the set up

https://www.mitostudios.com/blog/teachers-how-to-create-a-private-school-facebook-group/

 

Research Paper on Using FB Live

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282251534_FACEBOOK_AS_A_TOOL_FOR_TEACHING_AND_LEARNING

 

How to go Live:

https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/facebook-live-guide

Going Live: https://www.campussuite.com/blog/how-to-use-facebook-live-at-school?hs_amp=true

 

Facebook stands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDIn3AopsTM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR_tntKxQ8E

Paper towel holder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCF-uPQ4zzo

https://simplyfutbol.com/diy-phone-stand/

 

Examples: 

Google spreadsheet of LIVE learning opportunities: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1ktokKTiAJsqRs2hVSS1iDDQf25q-548BmhoAxjHMFPw/htmlview

 

Preschool Music Time https://m.facebook.com/calvarypreschoolwc/

StoryMakers https://www.facebook.com/makersofstories/videos/217458522836787/

Tinkergarten https://www.facebook.com/tinkergarten/videos/618098505405760/ --note sound quality is bad at beginning and hard to see book illustrations, but has other good ideas.

 

How to create a private Facebook group:

https://www.mitostudios.com/blog/teachers-how-to-create-a-private-school-facebook-group/

 

20 Zoom Activities:

https://fdt-freebies.s3.amazonaws.com/Zoom+Activities.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3pPU56ib6GLmbT3tusOv5DWQi8extO5MM-cZv9gEuWkrVRsrWrnlHxcIw

 

Book Pick (aff link):

A Stick Until

https://amzn.to/34n1ET7

 

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Gamification TED talk McGonical

https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world?language=en

 

STEM Teachers Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/STEMteachertribe/

 

Earlier Grades Option

https://steminspired.wordpress.com/tag/breakoutedu/

 

Free COVID Resource of Breakout.edu

 

https://www.breakoutedu.com/covid19

 

Breakout.edu

https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome

 

Google Drive on Breakout Games:

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0BxZZoj1LsIceWWx0alNHRFRIdHc?usp=sharing

 

Materials (Aff Links):

 

Breaking into Break out Boxes Book

https://amzn.to/2UMqM1b

 

Escape room “game”

https://amzn.to/2JwM0uF

 

Toolbox

https://amzn.to/2wDyZwR

 

Locks (I got 8 total)

3 number combo https://amzn.to/39vzJkI

3 number combo https://amzn.to/2ydnpZx

3 number combo https://amzn.to/2yjjWZv

4 letter word https://amzn.to/2UxV49f

4 letter word https://amzn.to/2ymPRZd

4 number combo https://amzn.to/2wN8RiU

5 number combo https://amzn.to/2UJR1p4

 

Hasp (I got 2)

https://amzn.to/2UNwmjR

Black Light Markers

https://amzn.to/33VtmpM

Black Light Flashlight

https://amzn.to/2QXTcEC

Speed Cube Set

https://amzn.to/2UMzBYZ

 

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https://52thingsoutside.org/

 

Printables:

https://52thingsoutside.org/printables/

 

Spring Options:

https://52thingsoutside.org/spring/

 

1. Smell the earth  
2. Look under a rock / log
3. Listen for the sounds of wildlife
4. Take a wildflower walk
5. Dance in the rain
6. Peek in a pond for tadpoles
7. Plant a seed
8. Observe a sunset  
9. Discover a rainbow
10. Search for a roly-poly

Exploring Sounds in Nature:

http://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/exploring-sounds-in-nature

 

Playing in the Rain:

http://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/playing-in-the-rain

 

 

Quote:

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. –Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Book Pick (aff link):

A Seed is Sleepy

https://amzn.to/2xibNEc

 

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Loose Parts Play BINGO printable: 

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Loose Parts Handout: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finsideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com%2F2018%2F12%2Floose-parts-handout.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=9kEDwGJF1wMz26HYteMH6gsQgxSZ0PpPf7gyvBnTQNU%3D&reserved=0 Loose Parts Read Alouds: Rosie Revere Engineer from Space! https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorytimefromspace.com%2Frosie-revere-engineer-2%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=U%2B0kIfrOCYQOfLawhRrMVbqxRbfE1kvI30YUJJu%2B5o0%3D&reserved=0 Stonework Play: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnurtureinnature.com.au%2Finternational-stonework-play-day%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=ztacWpuOPGO7FyNeefNbGquIzGcCBBUg3gpi%2FVK0FOc%3D&reserved=0 KOOP Adventure Play: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKOOPAdventurePlay%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=ALJtX%2FX3or2RH7w3803oo07VvRO8bljydmUTtHDFV1Y%3D&reserved=0 Tinkergarten DIY section: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinkergarten.com%2Factivities&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=EYNAAvyjfjXTcV4aVUo6tbK%2FlYrqrb8XORv9jYvTCbM%3D&reserved=0 Loose Parts at Home: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Floosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com%2Floose-parts-at-home&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=cwlzpuqMgiNx7RfnEHM%2BVvS8qvNHWdtno0AfrkaN4rg%3D&reserved=0 Rocks as Loose Parts: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Floosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com%2Frocks-as-a-loose-part&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=3kdw6PoBMFFmNeE5qXa2WYlcVuJQs015mVTuqVEyZk0%3D&reserved=0 Other podcast episodes to look up: Cardboard, Tinkering, Electricity, Fire, Ice, etc. Loose Parts Inspired Toys https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Finsideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com%2F2016%2F04%2Floose-parts-inspired-toys.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=f0g3FAcA%2B3eyWr32ZLDs8pizVO50Q7otGXxrifeggSg%3D&reserved=0 3 Weeks of Maker Stations: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F1T4CZCt8hJqYLVT5ZVYpR7SgHLWDWaaUO%2Fview%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2u61Y3wbuja0woOAy65eku0_LnQZq5qrN9r01qOZyXXczp_O7xaWCg0dE&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=ejKdlps0gF2KAZpB28nNQa2qoiy5edkpKnmeq3ZF1QE%3D&reserved=0 Ronnie’s Preschool Newsletter: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ronniespreschool.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=bWAWojsx9pIpQFuFUAV%2F%2Fh3idK8jGo2nWeg0HRUrEhE%3D&reserved=0 It’s Not a Box Video: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DPMCKXaFsmCA&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=f2cL%2F8uhzA8HmlMG8niVH8CZCsnZb5ciqT7VyzorRiE%3D&reserved=0 On Amazon (aff link): https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F33pggRF&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=RN1UHo4EfX9Vxk%2FCsZwbWu0SGGJ1AKTZzc0KuQjzzY0%3D&reserved=0 It’s Not a Stick Video: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJUMYdMUNG6w&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=7ZHGGETt1QExpSJxl6SMAqg%2BmMjYm%2FJNy9iSJ8LaSS8%3D&reserved=0 On Amazon (aff link): https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3b5Ds9R&data=02%7C01%7C%7C99f3e0e492f44ed141ec08d7ca1d70f7%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637200100099600441&sdata=RLBR6fsTXbphxx%2FSvWrEdEIH1t55qXgbGyi1U%2FwYqpw%3D&reserved=0

 

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