Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago

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The term "loose parts" was first coined by architect Simon Nicholson in 1971 to describe open-ended materials that can be moved around and played with. In this video, I share how you can use loose parts in your classroom to support STEM/STEAM activities.

Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children: amazon.com/Loose-Parts-Inspiring-Young-Children/dp/1605542741#

Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers

Loose Parts 3: Inspiring Culturally Sustainable Environments

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