Looking for Learning: Loose Parts

Loose parts are natural or synthetic materials and resources that have no pre-planned use. They can capture a child's imagination, curiosity, and creativity as they play with and manipulate them. Looking for Learning: Loose Parts is a full-color, practical guide to inspire child-led learning that is linked to current policy and the EYFS framework. It is ideal for all Early Years practitioners searching for accessible ideas for using loose parts in their settings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Loose parts are natural or synthetic materials and resources that have no pre-planned use; they can be moved, combined with other resources, lined up, deconstructed, and constructed again. They can capture a child's imagination, curiosity, and creativity as they play with and manipulate them. This dip-in-and-out book is linked to the Characteristics of Effective Learning and presents case studies, real-life images, and practical pointers to explore their use. With tips for setting up the environment to the adult's role in this child-led play, Looking for Learning: Loose Parts is ideal for all Early Years practitioners searching for accessible ideas for using loose parts in their settings.

Looking for Learning books are the number one tool for identifying learning opportunities in child-led play. All four books are packed full of tried-and-tested ideas for indoor and outdoor activities, helpful hints and tips, and full-color photographs. Written by Laura England, known as Little Miss Early Years, these are a must-have for any Early Years practitioner looking to inspire child-led learning and promote creativity in their setting.

Weight: 198g
Dimension: 243 x 190 x 4 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472963017