Loose Parts

by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky

Published 1 January 2014
Loose parts are natural or synthetic found, bought, or upcycled materials-acorns, hardware, stones, aluminium foil, fabric scraps, for example-that children can move, manipulate, control, and change within their play. Loose parts are alluring and beautiful. They capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. With more than 550 color photographs of many kinds of loose parts in real early childhood settings, classroom stories, and a dynamic overview, this book provides inspiration and information about the ways loose parts support open-ended learning, enhance play, and empower children. With loose parts, the possibilities are endless.

Loose Parts 2

by Miriam Beloglovsky and Lisa Daly

Published 20 June 2016
The follow-up to the successful Loose Parts and your guide to infants and toddlers safely exploring through play.

Loose parts capture children’s curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and encourage creativity. 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.

Loose Parts 4

by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky

Published 10 December 2019
In the newest installment of the popular, award-winning Loose Parts series, Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky focus on family engagement and competency building. With inspiring full-color photographs Loose Parts 4 is organized around competencies and life skills children need for success in the future:
  • knowingness
  • engagement
  • risk
  • connections
  • leadership
  • innovative thinking
  • creativity

Lisa and Miriam explain the value of loose parts, detail how to integrate loose parts into the environment and children’s play, and specifically focus on loose parts for children in family environments—helping educators engage families and extend learning beyond the classroom.

Loose Parts 3

by Lisa Daly

Published 3 April 2018
Loose Parts cross the boundaries of gender, age, abilities, and socioeconomic challenges. Loose Parts 3, the newest addition to the wildly popular Loose Parts series, helps teachers make a conscious effort to create culturally sustainable environments that allow children to grow and to conquer a dynamic world.

Over 400 full-colour photographs beautifully illustrate the ongoing need for educational pedagogy that:creates a sense of belongingsupports children's identitiesis culturally responsive and sustainableLoose Parts 3 contains inspiration and guidance on how to create culturally sensitive and culturally sustainable early childhood environments through six key terms: aesthetic, authenticity, equity, dynamic, praxis, and critical reflection. Use your environment to promote a sense of wonder, curiosity and joy, and allow children to explore their identities.

*2018 Foreword Reviews Indies Finalist in the Education category.