Loose Parts Nature Play

Outside School on Facebook Outside School Website Bandana Bears --- 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/

NINPA Environmental Kinship Guide Nature-based Early Childhood Assessment & Guidebook Midwest Early Childhood Educator Conference—Oct 26, 2024   Consulting Services gesslermegan@gmail.com --- 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 --- 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 --- 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! --- 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 --- 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 --- 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 I

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 --- 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/

How not to cheat children: The theory of loose parts Messy Maths Dirty Teaching Creative Star Learning—Juliet’s website! A treasure trove of information! Loose Parts Play Toolkit from Inspiring Scotland Outdoor Learning and Play Facebook group   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/

Fascination of Fire Journal by Claire Warden Handout (with additional links) on Loose Parts Nature Play   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/

Beyond Ecophobia by David Sobel ICAN Webinar about Beyond Ecophobia Magazine Article Here is a pdf of a synopsis of the article Look! Don’t Touch! Orion Magazine   Living Loose Parts Resources Connecting Children to Animals Podcast episode Worms, Glorious Worms Podcast episode Animal Homes Podcast episode Animal Architects Podcast episode Squirrel Appreciation Podcast episode Eggs & Nests Podcast episode Animals in Winter Podcast episode Animal Play Loose Parts Nature Play Kits Adding Plants to an Outdoor Classroom Podcast Episode   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/    

“Plants remind us to move in nature time” –Ruth Wilson Naturally Inclusive by Ruth Wilson    Gryphon House    Amazon   Children & Nature Network—Connecting Children of All Abilities to Nature Play and Therapeutic Gardens   “Nature doesn’t discriminate, it doesn’t make judgments. Rain falls on every child.” —Ruth Wilson, author and Children & Nature Network research library curator   Essential Reading List   Research Digest-- Nature’s benefits for children with special needs PlayGarden Toolkit   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/

Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College   International Journal of Early Childhood Environmental Education Natural Start Alliance   Books: An Earthworm’s Life by John Himmelman   Carl and the Meaning of Life by Deborah Freedman   Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth by Mary McKenna Siddals   Darwin’s Super-Pooping Worm Spectacular by Polly Owen   Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin   Hello, Garden Bugs: A High Contrast Book by duopress labs   How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to Outside by Kari Percival   The Worm: The Disgusting Critters Series by Elise Gravel   This is a Book to Read with a Worm by Jodi Wheeler-Toppen   We Dig Worms by Kevin McClosky   Wiggling Worms at Work by Wendy Pfeffer   Worm Weather by Jean Taft   Yucky Worms by Vivian French   The Worm Project by Illinois Early Learning Project https://illinoisearlylearning.org/pa/projects/worm-project/   The Worms are Dancing by Alissa Lange, Lynn Lodien, and Anna Lowe in Science & Children https://www.ecstemlab.

Celebrating Special Days with a Loose Parts Mindset—link to the Exchange Article   Additional related podcast episodes: Natural and Loose Parts Valentines Autumn Treasures Fall Fun! Ice as a Loose Part  International Stonework Play Day Global School Play Day Cardboard as a Loose Part International Mud Day Rube Goldberg Machines Loose Parts Inspired Books—list of related books   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/

Indiana Children and Nature Network Webinar Recordings Types of Risky Play—Sandseter What to Say Instead of Be Careful—Backwoods Mamma When You Want to Say Be Careful—Child & Nature Alliance of Canada Busting the Myth that We Have to Bubble Wrap Our Kids Adventures in Risky Play—Rusty Keeler Thank you, Dr. Joanna Spotts!   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: When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski LPNP Podcast Episode—my reaction to the book Remake Learning Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms The Fred Rogers Archives Primanti Bros. Sandwiches How Not to Cheat Children: The Theory of Loose Parts by Simon Nicholson A special thanks to SLB Radio for audio help!   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: When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski Pictures from the Pittsburgh Trip! The Mattress Factory Pittsburgh Children’s Museum SLB Radio Museum Lab Carnegie Science Center Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Falling Water   Remake Learning   Light Painting ExQuotient   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/