Loose Parts in Action: The Essential How-To Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781605547947)

Take loose parts from inspiration to implementation with this practical, easy-to-use loose parts manual from Lisa Daly, coauthor of the best-selling and award-winning Loose Parts series. Loose Parts in Action provides specific instructions and a step-by-step process for infusing loose parts into early learning environments, to make implementing loose parts simple and approachable for educators in programs of all types. With Loose Parts in Action, anyone can bring the beauty and imagination-rich possibilities of loose parts to their program to spark children's curiosity and learning.

Learn how to:

• Foster children's engagement and learning with loose parts
• Make a plan to incorporate loose parts into your program
• Collect loose parts, including involving families and community resources
• Attractively display and store loose parts

Includes interactive opportunities such as reflections, exercises, action plans, and assessment tools to help you adapt loose parts to your own setting.