Loose Parts in Action - by Lisa Daly (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The essential how-to guide for loose parts.

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.

About the Author

Lisa Daly is professor emerita of early childhood education at Folsom Lake College, a child and family advocate, author, consultant, and presenter. Lisa has over 40 years of service as a classroom educator and administrator in preschool, parent co-operative, and college lab settings. Her professional work is centered around collaborating with educators to shift teaching approaches and transform learning environments to support children's identities, inquiry, and engagement. Lisa is the author of Transforming Your Outdoor Early Learning and coauthor of Early Learning Theories Made Visible and the award-winning Loose Parts series with Redleaf Press.