Creating Play-Based Activities on a Budget with Loose Parts

Discover the power of loose parts in fostering creativity and problem-solving. By exploring the concept of loose parts play, you will learn how to utilize everyday materials to create stimulating, open-ended play experiences for children. With a focus on budget-friendly strategies, you will gain practical insights into sourcing and repurposing materials, designing play spaces, and facilitating meaningful interactions.
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What's included?

  • Video Presentations
  • Course Activities
  • Downloadable Resources
  • Certificate of Completion

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the benefits of loose parts play for a child's cognitive development
  2. List cheap and accessible materials that can be used for indoor and outdoor play
  3. Considerations for selecting materials
  4. Develop a strategy to enhance your use of loose parts in your practice

Learn at Your Pace

This course provides 3.0 hours of professional development for early childhood educators.

Participants are required to watch the training videos and complete the activities. Participants must receive a score of 80% or higher to receive credit for this course. 

Course certificates are emailed upon successful completion.
Meet the instructor

Beth Edwards

Bethene (Beth) Edwards MS. ECE has over 35 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She enjoyed 16 years as a classroom teacher. In 1996 she made the leap into administration leading early childhood programs, mentoring early childhood professionals, and creating interesting, developmentally appropriate classroom and outdoor environments. In 2018, Beth Joined Green Space Learning, providing professional development and consulting services to childcare programs and educators. She is a Texas registered trainer, Texas Childcare Health Consultant, and an OLE! Texas Certified Playground Designer. Beth believes in protecting and preserving early childhood as a time for inquiry, self-discovery, simplicity and wonder in the world around. She is a fierce advocate for play and passionate about bringing equitable access to play and nature for all children.

Patrick Jones - Course author