Loose Parts Method - Module 3
Designing Loose Parts Play Ecosystems
It can be overwhelming to think about changing your entire early childhood ecosystem. This course will guide you to design an ecosystem that includes many possibilities for exploration and creativity. Loose Parts are a great way to help children learn about their world. By starting in one corner of the room, you can gradually add more and more Loose Parts until the whole ecosystem is transformed.
Part 3 - Setting the Stage
Getting Started
Playful Transformation Workbook
Planning The Loose Parts Ecosystem
A Different View of the Environment
The Contribution of Aesthetics to the Pedagogical Experience of Young Children
Using Line and Movement to Analyze the Environment.
Using Shapes and Color to Analyze the Environment
Using Pattern, Rhythm, and Texture to Analyze the Environment
Organizational Systems
Unexpected Discoveries