Buy the book at Redleaf or Amazon

Connect with Tom and Zack onLinkedIn

Tom Rendon https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-rendon-65767912/

Zach Stier https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharystier/

Outside School on Facebook

Outside School Website

Bandana Bears

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Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/

NINPA

Environmental Kinship Guide

Nature-based Early Childhood Assessment & Guidebook

Midwest Early Childhood Educator Conference—Oct 26, 2024

Consulting Services

gesslermegan@gmail.com

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Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/

Join me in a recap of the Natural Start Alliance Conference! Unfortunately, we lost a few voices from the field due to technical issues, but I am grateful for ALL that contributed—I enjoyed getting to know you! There are so many doing great work to help connect children and nature!

Natural Start Alliance

Natural Start Alliance Conference

Outdoor Learning School and Store

Outdoor Early Learning Alliance of Oregon

Down to Earth Forest School

Nature Play Sign

Nature-based Early Childhood Program Assessment and Guidebook

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Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/

Loose Parts Play Group discussion on the topic

Kara Ketter Autistic Educator

April's Teaching Tree—NOW Nature Inspired Teacher

Umbrella House

Autumn Treasure Idea

Community Plaything's Outlast Blocks

Loose Parts STEM Kits from Kaplan

• Nature's Geometry Toddler
• Container Play Toddler
• Texture Time Toddler
• Light and Color Toddler
• Timeless Treasures
• Inclined to Exploration
• Random Robots
• Nature's Geometry

Loose Parts Stackable Tray Poly+ from Kaplan

Loose Parts Wooden Stacking Trays from Kaplan

Loose Parts Sorting Trays from Kaplan

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Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/

Embracing Fire as a Loose Part

OutsidePlay.org—great tool with examples!

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Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/

Learn more about an exciting new product that turns your child from the toy user to the toy maker in this conversation with Marcus Veerman from Nüdel Pod.

Nüdel Pod Kickstarter campaign

Nüdel Kart website

My previous podcast episode with Marcus

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Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/

Book: Treasure Basket Explorations

https://amzn.to/48OZsEw

Podcast Episode on Treasure Baskets

https://amzn.to/48OZsEw

Basket Options:

12" by 8" by 5" rope basket

Hyacinth Storage Basket

Round Woven Basket

Rattan Serving Tray

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Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms

Loose Parts Play Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/