Lisa Daly & Miriam Beloglovsky 
Loose Parts [EPUB ebook] 
Inspiring Play in Young Children

Working TOC

Part One: Introducing Loose Parts

Defining Loose Parts

History and Origin of Loose Parts

Importance and Value of Loose Parts

Part Two: Integrating Loose Parts Indoors

Natural Elements

Textures

Containers

Wood Recyclables

Paper Recyclables

Plastic, Metal, Rubber, and Glass Recyclables

Holding Things Together Recyclables

Tools and Hardware Recyclables

Part Three: Integrating Loose Parts Outdoors

Natural Elements

Textures

Containers

Wood Recyclables

Paper Recyclables

Plastic, Metal, Rubber, and Glass Recyclables

Holding Things Together Recyclables

Tools and Hardware Recyclables

Part Four: Loose Parts for Infants and Toddlers

Part Five: Resources

Lisa Daly: Lisa Daly, MA, is professor of early childhood education at Folsom Lake College in Folsom, California. She has over 30 years of experience as an early childhood teacher, director, and educator. She has served on community and Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC) boards, including the statewide Child Development Training Consortium advisory board. She is passionate about creative arts and has directed art programs for thousands of children at community family events and camps; and she and has presented numerous workshops for educators on art, storytelling, language and literacy, sensory experiences, and music and movement.

Miriam Beloglovsky: Miriam Beloglovsky, MA, is a professor of early childhood education at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California, and has the pleasure of advising and guiding students for over 25 years. She is a strong advocate for children, youth, and families, and consults and supports a variety of family, children, and youth programs, including THRIVE Family Development Network and My Street of Dreams. She has served as a keynote speaker, presenter, and board member to a number of organizations and conferences.