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Loose parts inspiring play in young children

"Loose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials -- acorns, hardware, stones, aluminum foil, fabric scraps, for example -- that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Loose parts are alluring and beautiful. They capture children's cu...

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Main Author: Daly, Lisa.
Other Authors: Beloglovsky, Miriam.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, [2015]
Subjects:
Play.
Early childhood education > Activity programs.
Creative activities and seat work.
Parent teacher books.
Summary: "Loose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials -- acorns, hardware, stones, aluminum foil, fabric scraps, for example -- that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Loose parts are alluring and beautiful. They capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. With more than 550 color photographs of many kinds of loose parts in real early childhood settings, classroom stories, and a dynamic overview, Loose Parts provides inspiration and information about the ways everyday materials can support open-ended learning, enhance play, and empower children. With loose parts, the possibilities are endless. Age focus: 0 -- 6."--From publisher's website.
Physical Description: x, 219 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781605542744 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1605542741 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781605542874 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1605542873 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Author Notes: Lisa Daly: Lisa Daly, MA, is professor of early childhood education at Folsom Lake College in Folsom, California. She has over 30 years of experience as an early childhood teacher, director, and educator. She has served on community and Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC) boards, including the statewide Child Development Training Consortium advisory board. She is passionate about creative arts and has directed art programs for thousands of children at community family events and camps; and she and has presented numerous workshops for educators on art, storytelling, language and literacy, sensory experiences, and music and movement.

Miriam Beloglovsky: Miriam Beloglovsky, MA, is a professor of early childhood education at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California, and has the pleasure of advising and guiding students for over 25 years. She is a strong advocate for children, youth, and families, and consults and supports a variety of family, children, and youth programs, including THRIVE Family Development Network and My Street of Dreams. She has served as a keynote speaker, presenter, and board member to a number of organizations and conferences.

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