tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76108399253351657052024-03-18T23:57:11.190-04:00Inside Outside MichianaThe Inside Scoop on Getting Outside in Michiana.
Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comBlogger544125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-39916128413919829672022-05-26T22:17:00.004-04:002022-05-26T23:03:22.521-04:00ICAN Nature Play Days Each year, Indiana Children & Nature Network promotes nature play throughout the state through a statewide effort for nature play in June. We'll be cohosting the following nature playdates in Elkhart County. Watch for other nature playdates throughout the region and state at the ICAN website! Thursday, June 2nd--Goshen private residence, 3:45-4:45 pm,Tinkergarten trial class,Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-4800325775813136662021-08-16T23:20:00.000-04:002021-08-16T23:20:23.636-04:00Loose Parts Inspired Books!We LOVE loose parts inspired books! Find my lists on Amazon as well! Here are a few of our book picks:Loose Parts BooksFort Building RocksNature ArtBlocksTinkeringCardboardLoose Parts Professional Development BooksHappy Reading and Creating! Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-11120454556469829132021-07-16T22:37:00.002-04:002021-07-16T22:37:52.651-04:00Barriers to Getting Outside Listen to this on the Loose Parts Nature Play podcast! Barriers to getting outside Q: Every year I have more and more kids who DO NOT play outside and are hesitant to get out of their comfort zone. Reluctant students. What an opportunity to give them the gift of the outdoors. Continue to educate parents, families, use the outdoors as homework, share tips with parents, Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-56921402796046619522021-07-16T22:25:00.001-04:002021-07-16T22:25:09.464-04:00Tree Climbing in Early Childcare Settings! Excited to have our research on tree climbing in early childhood settings out in the most recent issue of Exchange Press!Check it out here!106Marcia Berkey, Marlene Bigler and 104 others27 Comments12 SharesLikeCommentShareCarla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-71529555547776048452021-03-01T20:50:00.002-05:002021-03-01T22:59:20.110-05:00 Local Loose Parts Nature Play Options Available Local Loose Parts Nature Play Options Available Work/live within 1.5 hours of Goshen, Indiana? Feel free to reach out to me about visiting your school, party, club, or community event! A variety of options are available. We can do a combination of options that fit in my vehicle. Please list top three you would like to have your students experience. Of course, all of these things Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-78612833343136984712021-02-14T22:13:00.006-05:002021-02-14T22:18:46.649-05:00Workshops, Presentations, and Keynotes Loose Parts Nature Play Workshops, Presentations, and KeynotesBio: Dr. Carla Gull is an online instructor for beginning courses at the University of Phoenix. She has been in education for over 20 years and hosts the Facebook group Loose Parts Play and the podcast Loose Parts Nature Play. She leads professional development and academic research in outdoor classrooms, loose Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-34179586997120060612021-01-28T23:20:00.002-05:002021-01-28T23:20:56.438-05:00Winter Wonderland BooksFind these on AmazonIJECEE on naturalstart.org Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-11715792168774925622020-09-10T18:44:00.001-04:002020-09-10T18:44:30.155-04:00Rolling into Physics: Ramp Play!Ramps Podcast Episode: https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/rolling-into-physics-ramp-investigationsSimple Machines Podcast Episode:https://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/simple-machines-in-outdoor-classroomsResources on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/loosepartsplay?listId=2S0ZKZNOQDB42Goals:https://az.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdpd12.pd.sci.ballgoals/Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-17875513554539800502020-09-05T14:16:00.002-04:002020-09-05T17:39:06.903-04:00Math and Loose Parts in Nature From observing and leading natural loose parts play, facilitating workshops on math and loose parts in nature, and using mathematical tools outside, I have gathered a few key concepts for exploring math outside.<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->The world is alive with mathematical learning opportunities. Nature is full of patterns, cycles, shapes, and Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-3693071773566567982020-05-15T22:05:00.000-04:002020-05-19T12:36:25.850-04:007 Day Loose Parts Challenge
I’ve noticed a lot of people get confused about loose part and are worried they won’t do it right. That’s why I created the Loose Parts Challenge, a 7 day journey where you’ll go from confused to confident. Participants will know exactly how to apply loose parts at home or in the classroom.
May 25-31st, 2020Zoom Call Nightly at 8 pm Eastern Time (will be recorded)Beta Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-73822015839439112732019-09-29T13:47:00.001-04:002019-09-29T13:47:45.410-04:00Books for Tinkering!
I met another mother recently who has boys who like to build and make things--so fun to see those children be SO creative! I realized I hadn't pulled together a list of books specifically related around more tinkering topics, so thought now might be a good time.
My kids have been enthralled by the Rosie Revere, Engineer, Ada Twist, Scientist, and Iggy Peck, Architect books recently! The Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-82911271430400902272019-03-07T22:23:00.002-05:002019-03-07T22:23:31.565-05:00Exploring Creativity and Loose Parts as Adults
Exploring Creativity and Loose Parts as Adults
While many of us think of the concept of
Loose Parts centered around children, the theory does not limit these
principles to the younger crowd. Simon Nicholson
asked, “Is society content to let only a very few of its member realize their
creative potential?” as he called for a need for more interaction with planning
and creating our spaces. Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-19496498083085597112019-01-17T17:32:00.000-05:002019-01-17T17:32:07.271-05:00Fort Building Story BooksDens, cubbies, forts, we love them all! With a child obsessed with building forts, we have tried forts out of a variety of objects--cardboard, fabric, blankets, cushion, sticks, pallets, tarps, and more!
Check out my podcast episode on building forts here--it shares tons of resources around den making.
I decided to compile some books around fort building after a friend mentioned a book in Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-69087004677533419962018-12-31T19:16:00.002-05:002018-12-31T19:42:36.294-05:00Loose Parts Handout!
Check out this NEW download for a front and back explanation of loose parts! This is perfect for helping others understand this type of exploration of materials. Find the download here.
Find the podcast episode where I talk about this here.
Quote:
“To me, loose parts aren’t things. It is a way of thinking,
an approach. To me everything and anything can be a loose part, even me for the
Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-45336700993260578042018-10-16T09:31:00.004-04:002018-10-16T09:32:04.652-04:00Loose Parts Clean Up: 11 Tips
Interested in listening to this with my commentary? Find the podcast episode here.
Cleaning up with Loose Parts: 11 Tips!
http://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/strategies-for-cleaning-up-with-loose-parts
Mess?
Play residue, evidence of play, Play aftermath, Play debris
Strategies for Cleaning Up with Loose Parts
FB post
on Expectations versus Reality
Loose Parts
at Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-51732260193036834202018-10-15T22:45:00.000-04:002018-10-28T21:28:06.824-04:00 Nature Play Fun: Creating Temporary and Mobile Nature Play Spaces
Why
Nature Play?
build
creativity, imagination, and problem solving
Poster--Check out Wilder Child's Nature Play poster!
Why Temporary or Mobile Play Spaces?
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Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-2664969046434960522018-09-18T23:00:00.002-04:002018-09-18T23:00:33.781-04:00Noteworthy Research Articles on the Theory of Loose PartsNoteworthy Research Articles on the Theory of Loose Parts
Gibson, J.L., Cornell, M. &; Gill, T. (2017). A systematic review of research into the impact of loose parts play on the children’s cognitive, social and emotional development. School Mental Health, 9, 295-309. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-017-9220-9
I particularly like Table 1 in this that has a whole list of reviewed articlesCarla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-51569221075885498892018-09-18T22:43:00.002-04:002018-09-18T22:43:48.637-04:00Loose Parts in Education: Rethinking Nicholson’s Intent
Loose Parts in
Environmental Education: Rethinking Nicholson’s Intent
For a recent workshop, I shared 10 principles on applying Nicholson's intent of the theory of loose parts in our play and learning spaces. A podcast episode on Loose Parts Nature Play will be ready soon!
All quotes are from Nicholson's original work. Read it here.
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. &Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-20455954574342070102018-07-01T14:53:00.000-04:002018-07-09T19:55:34.388-04:00Our Feathered Friends 2018
Our Feathered Friends
Sign up here.
Who: Dr. Carla Gull
from Inside Outside Michiana with six years of experience with nature preschool
playgroups will facilitate the study group. The group is open to 3 to 6-year-olds
with a caregiver. A minimum of 8
children must sign up, with a maximum of 15 children in the target age range.
What: A STEM unit
on Birding for Preschoolers from Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-34587523637563338112018-06-24T22:43:00.000-04:002018-06-24T22:43:08.739-04:00Hedbanz and Birding
What a fun evening! My youngest wanted to play Hedbanz and my 11 yo had a stack of cards from an Indiana Young Birders Club quiz at the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival nearby. The Shopkins Hedbanz version is even cheaper right now. We thought, why not combine them. At first, we were going to use laminated bird pictures I have (which could be done), but the uniform size of these Discover Birds Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-20174151211103295102018-06-01T08:18:00.000-04:002018-06-01T08:18:04.532-04:00Podcast: Last Child in the Woods
Last Child in the Woods
Find the Podcast episode here.
“The woods were my Ritalin. Nature calmed me,
focused me, and yet excited my senses.”
― Richard
Louv, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children
from Nature-Deficit Disorder
“It's a good thing to learn more about nature
in order to share this knowledge with children; it's even better if the adult
Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-39969948215900447842018-04-23T14:59:00.001-04:002018-04-23T14:59:24.585-04:00NEW Podcast Episode: Role of the Educator in Nature Play
PODCAST Episode: The Educator’s Role in Nature Play
Lots of great links to resources in this blogpost on a presentation about this topic!
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he
needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering
with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” Rachel
Carson
Sense of Wonder Book (affCarla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-46803414592125394482018-04-18T09:51:00.001-04:002018-04-18T09:55:23.714-04:00PODCAST: Fabric as a Loose Part/DenmakingFind the PODCAST EPISODE here.
Blogpost: Fabric as a Loose Part/Den Making
"Wings"
Monarch (aff link)
Woodpecker (aff link)
Fort Making Kit blog post
Den Day
Loose Parts Toolkit from Inspiring Scotland
Playworkers Guide to Dens and Forts by Morgan Leichter-Saxby
Article:
European Early Childhood Education Research Journal
Vol.
18, No. 4, DecemberCarla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-17884043316685765322018-04-13T08:07:00.000-04:002018-04-13T08:07:00.850-04:00PODCAST: Connecting Children to Animals
Connecting
Children to Animals
PODCAST
Episode
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NSTAPosition Statement on Responsible Use of Live Animals and Dissection in the
Science Classroom
CDCanimals in schools
NABT Position Statement
MigratoryBird Treaty Act
Certified
Wildlife Habitat:
Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7610839925335165705.post-626161007970842162018-04-13T07:25:00.002-04:002018-04-13T07:25:57.627-04:00PODCAST: Provocations as Loose Parts
Provocations as Loose Parts
Podcast Episode: http://loosepartsnatureplay.libsyn.com/loose-parts-provocations
Blog Post:
http://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2018/03/provocations-as-loose-parts.html
Additional Information: Provocations and Invitations toLearning in the Early Childhood Classroom: Slide 15 SDAEYC 2014 Barbara Dowling and Sue Parrott
Article:
Carla Gullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14923078971676100662noreply@blogger.com