The theory and approach behind the world wide phenomena of Loose Parts Play began with Simon Nicholson, an architect who recognized children's need to have access to "all the things that satisfy ones curiosity and give us the pleasure that results from discovery and invention!"
This session is an opportunity to explore loose parts play as adults, while considering and
reflecting together about:
- what's involved in sourcing, managing and using loose parts.
- the knowledge, skills and dispositions of adults who facilitate loose parts play.
- the benefits and possibilities of this sustainable and inclusive approach to play.
*We will be doing a draw for a loose parts kit! You have to be in attendance to win
Facilitated by:
Sharon Hachey, ECE, BPA Human Services.
Sharon's passion for collecting, curating and creating with loose parts has its spark in her early years. She grew up in a large and resourceful family where almost everything was recycled, upcycled and repurposed before those words made it into our everyday vocabulary! In her current role as the Early Childhood Resource Coordinator with the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning and throughout her 35 year career as an ECE, she believes in the lifelong pursuit of play for the well being and learning of individuals and society. She values the joy and potential of loose parts and the play associated with them and strives to enhance accessibility for all.
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