Loose Parts Nature Play

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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 [email protected] --- 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 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 --- 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 --- 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/