Loose parts 2 Inspiring play with infants and toddlers

Miriam Beloglovsky

Book - 2016

"Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. This form of play allows infants to be in control and recognize the power of their bodies and actions. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant and toddler environments. Captivating classroom stories and proven science provide the context for how this style of play supports children's development and learning. This book is perect for Montessori and Reggio-inspired programs and educators"--

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Published
St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press 2016.
Language
English
Main Author
Miriam Beloglovsky (author)
Other Authors
Lisa Daly (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
xii, 282 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781605544649
  • What are loose parts?
  • Looking
  • Touching
  • Hearing
  • Grasping
  • Stacking
  • Filling and dumping
  • Connecting and disconnecting
  • Sorting and classifying
  • Banging and pounding
  • Pushing and pulling
  • Inserting
  • Twisting and rotating
  • Balancing
  • Transporting
  • Climbing
  • Swinging
  • Throwing
  • Trajectory
  • Pretending
  • Constructing.
Review by Library Journal Review

"Loose parts" refer to open-ended materials that can be "used and manipulated in different ways," leading to unlimited play possibilities. Beginning with an introduction to the importance of play pertaining to child development, the authors, both educators, organize the text into subchapters such as "Looking," "Grasping," "Twisting," "Balancing," "Throwing," etc. Each page in this oversize volume abounds with gorgeous, full-color photographs of toddlers at work. Muffin tins, paint rollers, and kitchen sieves offer hours of exploration, encouraging creativity that far exceeds the possibilities of manufactured toys. VERDICT Although pricey, this lovely book is rich in visual appeal and thus sure to inspire as designed. For all early child development and parenting collections. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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