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Use loose parts to spark children's creativity and innovationLoose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Alluring and captivating, they capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and motivate learning.The hundreds of inspiring photographs showcase an array of loose parts in real early childhood settings. And the overviews of concepts children can learn when using loose parts provide the foundation for incorporating loose parts into your teaching to enhance play and empower children. The possibilities are truly endless.
Working TOCPart One: Introducing Loose PartsDefining Loose Parts History and Origin of Loose PartsImportance and Value of Loose PartsPart Two: Integrating Loose Parts IndoorsNatural ElementsTexturesContainersWood Recyclables Paper RecyclablesPlastic, Metal, Rubber, and Glass Recyclables Holding Things Together Recyclables Tools and Hardware Recyclables Part Three: Integrating Loose Parts Outdoors Natural ElementsTexturesContainersWood Recyclables Paper RecyclablesPlastic, Metal, Rubber, and Glass Recyclables Holding Things Together Recyclables Tools and Hardware RecyclablesPart Four: Loose Parts for Infants and ToddlersPart Five: Resources