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Loose parts 2 : inspiring play with infants and toddlers / Miriam Beloglovsky and Lisa Daly ; photography by Jenna Daly.

Beloglovsky, Miriam, (author.). Daly, Lisa, (author.).

Summary:

"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 perfect for Montessori and Reggio-inspired programs and educators"-- Provided by publisher.

"This follow-up to the wildly popular Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children brings the fun of found objects to infants and toddlers. A variety of new and innovative loose parts ideas are paired with beautiful photography to inspire safe loose parts play in your infant toddler environment"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781605544649
ISBN: 1605544647
Physical Description: x, 282 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: St. Paul, MN : Redleaf Press, 2016.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.