Loose Parts Nature Play

Buy the book at Redleaf or Amazon   Connect with Tom and Zack onLinkedIn Tom Rendon  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-rendon-65767912/ Zach Stier  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharystier/

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://...

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...

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 All...

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 Geome...

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...

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 Faceb...

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...

I brought a R Ø DE 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 L...

20% off with code LPIA23 until November 30 th , 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 F...

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...

November 3 rd —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...

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 Faceboo...

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 Ou...

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  P...

"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 R...

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...

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 Part...

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...

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 Ra...

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...

Indiana Children and Nature Network ICAN Play 30 and Seasonal Book Chat Book Pick: The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson   "For most of us, knowledge of our world comes largely through sight, yet we look about with such unseeing eyes that we are partially blind. One way to open your eyes to unnoticed beauty is to ask yourself, "What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see...

Join Marcus Veerman to discuss loose parts and the Nudelkart! Nudelkart Resources and Manuals Playgroundideas.org Theory of Loose Parts: How Not to Cheat Children   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:...

Listen to Ronnie Green share about dealing with behaviors around loose parts. Find her at: Cultivating Confidence: Early Years Consultancy   Additional resources shared in this episode: Michelle Thornhill Schema and Loose Parts   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://w...

Why Get Outside with Tweens and Teens Less screen time Physically active Mental health Decreased stress Experience awe and wonder Healing power of nature Skill building Career exploration Challenges and Opportunities More reliance on technology Seeking more independence Often more influenced by peers Developing identity Expanding independence Tips for Getting Outside Increase adventure Bring along...