In this session, educators are invited to a hands-on exploration in a beautiful outdoor space at Kin Coulee Park. Loose parts are open-ended materials that can be used and manipulated in many different ways. They can be natural, recycled or or purchased and inspire children's creativity in diverse ways. In responsive early learning environments, educators can use loose parts to stimulate children's curiousity and offer rich play and learning experiences. "When children interact with loose parts, they enter a world of “what if” that promotes the kind of thinking that leads to problem solving and theoretical reasoning. Loose parts enhance children’s ability to think imaginatively and see solutions, and they bring a sense of adventure and excite to children’s play" (Daly & Beloglovsky, 2015).
Meeting Spot: At the kitchen by the toboggan hill. There is a blue shed a bit further back and we will meet near the shed.
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