Date of Award
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
First Advisor
Pat Watkins
Abstract
Loose parts play is a play practice that prioritizes a child’s ability to self-direct and intrinsically motivate above all else. It does so by utilizing decontextualized items that are flexible in their usage and allow children to project their own ideas, imaginations, and usages onto the items, rather than by allowing the items to dictate usage to the children. The booklet that Sam Shapiro created, Loose Parts in the Outdoor Play Space, provides a tool that professionals can utilize in support of their own loose parts programs. It provides an overview of the state of play, an examination of what loose parts are, a detailed catalog of 20 loose parts, and resources that can be used for furthering one’s self and program. This booklet is designed to be accessible to all, but is specifically written about loose parts in an outdoor school based play setting. This booklet works as an effective tool, and one that works well when paired with other resources. The photos included in the booklet were taken exclusively by the author and selected exclusively by the author.
Recommended Citation
Shapiro, S. L. (2024). Loose Parts in the Outdoor Play Space. New York : Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/independent-studies/404
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Early Childhood Special and General Education Dual Certification (Program of study)