Loose Parts Alive
Inspiring Child-Led Nature Explorations
Published on 1. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-63650-136-9 (ISBN)
Description
Unleash the Magic of Nature's Playthings
Imagine a learning space infused with life, where curiosity thrives and imaginations bloom. Loose Parts Alive invites you to unlock the extraordinary potential of living loose parts: plants, animals, and even your bodies!
Beyond blocks and buttons, discover how:
Are you ready to ignite the spark?
Imagine a learning space infused with life, where curiosity thrives and imaginations bloom. Loose Parts Alive invites you to unlock the extraordinary potential of living loose parts: plants, animals, and even your bodies!
Beyond blocks and buttons, discover how:
- the movements of a fish can spark STEM explorations.
- sun-soaked leaves can inspire vibrant artwork and investigations of light and shadow.
- a caterpillar's metamorphosis can nurture wonder and language.
- integrate living loose parts seamlessly and confidently.
- embrace open-ended play, fostering critical thinking and creativity.
- nurture a deep connection with nature in children.
- witness the joy of child-led discovery unfolding organically.
Are you ready to ignite the spark?
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 277 mm
Width: 213 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63650-136-9 (9781636501369)
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Persons
Carla Gull, EdD, is coordinator of the masters of arts in environmental education program and associate professor of sustainability and environmental education at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College, Goshen, IN. She is the host of the Loose Parts Nature Play podcast and Loose Parts Play Facebook group. Laura Wilhelm, EdD, is the vice president for professional learning at Kaplan Early Learning Company. She brings 40+ years' experience as an early childhood educator and professor to her work. She is the past president and board member of Oklahoma Association of Environmental Educators and a volunteer and facilitator trainer for Growing Up Wild.