Loose Parts 4: Inspiring 21st Century Learning

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Inspire family engagement and 21st century life skills

In the newest installment of the popular, award-winning Loose Parts series, Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky focus on family engagement and competency building. With inspiring full-color photographs Loose Parts 4 is organized around competencies and life skills children need for success in the future: knowingness, engagement, risk, connections, leadership, innovative thinking, and creativity.

Lisa and Miriam explain the value of loose parts, detail how to integrate loose parts into the environment and children’s play, and specifically focus on loose parts for children in family environments—helping educators engage families and extend learning beyond the classroom.

312 pages.

Authors Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky took time to talk to us about their journey, inspirations, and success in early childhood education. Click here to read their Author Spotlight interview.

Reviews

- September 23, 2019

“This book brings back memories of my own open-ended play as a child and explains how this type of play builds the skills needed for becoming successful adults. It provides a wonderful combination of practicality and theory. It could be highly useful for teachers, families and those who develop policy.”

Review by: Julie Powers,
University of Hawaii Maui College, Author
- September 23, 2019

“Loose Parts 4 provides parents and families with simple, accessible, inspiring and creative inspiration to help their children experience the skills needed for success in more than just their education, but throughout their entire life. I highly recommend Loose Parts 4, and all the other Loose Parts series, for all educators to keep their practice fresh, inspired and filled with wonder for both themselves and the children.”

Review by: Mary Muhs,
Deparment Chair, Early Childhood Education, Rasmussen
- September 23, 2019

“Lisa and Miriam have taken mountains of research and magically condensed it and made it relevant to all who have young children. Their introductory chapter is the best summary of research for the whole child that I have come across. They put all the articles, studies, and thinking into simple and understandable language. I loved this book.”

Review by: Robin Chappele,
Director of Early Learning, Manatee County School District
- September 23, 2019

“A book bursting with inspiration on how parents and educators supporting families can repurpose and upcycle the materials found in the home to create powerful play experiences. The authors encourage us to look for the simple and open-ended materials right inside our cupboards to create play spaces that help unleash the child’s creative spirit and foster 21st century skills.”

Review by: Michelle Kay Compton,
Early Learning Specialist, Manatee School District