“In any environment, both the degree of inventiveness and creativity, and the possibility of discovery, are directly proportional to the number and kinds of variables in it.” Simon Nicholson
We love LOOSE PARTS! This page is a compilation of what I write about Loose Parts Play to share with others. You may want to join the Loose Parts Play Facebook Group. I host the group with almost 70,000 educators and parents from around the world. Like my Facebook Pages Loose Parts Play and Loose Parts Nature Play where I share Loose Parts Play and nature-education inspiration and ideas. I am also available for presentations, both in person and remotely on the web.
LOOSE PARTS NATURE PLAY PODCAST:
Check out the podcast here!
LOOSE PARTS PLAY THEORY
Loose Parts=Imagination and Creativity -- Links and worksheets for a workshop
Natural Refuge--Loose parts as part of hiding/secretive spaces
The Theory of Loose Parts--My thoughts on Simon Nicholson's theory
Light as a Loose Part--Light Painting!
NUTS AND BOLTS:
INSPIRATION
QUOTES
BLOG POSTS ON BOOKS (see at the end for additional book and article resources for adults)
TOYS AND KITS
nature.play.dough--My 10 year old son makes homemade playdough and sells loose parts kits. Check it out!
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
Low Cost Outdoor Classroom Ideas--these same principles apply to LPP!
Creativity in the Outdoor Classroom--research article summary, great principles!
ACTIVITIES AND IDEAS
Adding loose parts to a Pirate Nature Play Party!
Including loose parts in Fairy Wings and Wild Things
Loose Parts Play: Ramps! DIY option! Low cost!
International Mud Day! Celebrate mud as a loose part!
PINTEREST BOARDS
ARTICLES FOR REVIEW
Loose Parts: What does this mean? by Penn State Extension
A Few of My Favorite Things: Nothing Wrong with Stuff by Jim Greenman
Open-Ended Materials Belong Outside Too! from HighScope Extensions
HELPFUL BOOKS
Beautiful Stuff!: Learning with Found Materials
Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children
Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers
The Little Book of Free and Found
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature
Balanced and Barefoot
(These may contain affiliate links)
Loose Parts: What does this mean? by Penn State Extension
A Few of My Favorite Things: Nothing Wrong with Stuff by Jim Greenman
Open-Ended Materials Belong Outside Too! from HighScope Extensions
HELPFUL BOOKSBeautiful Stuff!: Learning with Found Materials
Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children
Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers
The Little Book of Free and Found
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature
Balanced and Barefoot
(These may contain affiliate links)