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Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play allows infants to be in control and recognize the power of their bodies and actions. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant and toddler environments. Captivating classroom stories and proven science provide the context for how this style of play supports children's development and learning. This book is perfect for Montessori and Reggio-inspired programs and educators.
Provides a research-based context for how play with loose parts supports infant and toddler development and learning
Illustrates the value of loose parts with beautiful and inspiring photographs paired with captivating stories of children's explorations with loose parts
Emphasizes how infants and toddlers can play with loose parts safely
Provides creative ideas for discovery and investigation
Offers new uses for up-cycled materials with examples
Reveals how to integrate loose parts into infant and toddler's play and environment
Gives special attention and consideration to the types of loose parts infants and toddlers can use, regarding safety, features, and function of materials
A sequel independent from the firstLoose Partsbook
Loose parts aligns with Reggio and Montessori practicesPart 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Loose Parts with Infants and Toddlers
Part 2: Object Exploration
Chapter 2: Looking
Chapter 3: Touching
Chapter 4: Hearing
Chapter 5: Grasping/Releasing
Part 3: Assembly Exploration
Chapter 6: Stacking
Chapter 7: Nesting
Chapter 8: Filling/Dumping
Chapter 9: Connecting/Disconnecting
Part 4: Instrulc)
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