Rusty's Backyard - Episode 2 - Loose Parts

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This video is about backyard play and design and everyday items as loose parts that say YES to children's play

[@robintemple3687]

I love that you show what can be accomplished in a smaller space and with free or inexpensive things! Thanks.

[@rustykeeler]

you're welcome Robin. that's right: you can do fun stuff with "any yard any budget"!

[@KidofHomer]

Terrific! I appreciate the "can you make a messy corner-a corner for anarch' which is also agency! Great modeling of how to step back and tune in specially listening to 'let's go inside..there's nobody watching' comment from your elder child. Thank you for tuning in to their needs from big and rambunctious to small and tender.

[@rustykeeler]

thanks - you're exactly right: (like everyone) we got the full range of needs and experiences out there!

[@monicamorrell2893]

You delivered the awesome 2 minutes of play! Thank you so much! Love the stunts and baby dramatic play. :) Great information on loose parts too.

[@rustykeeler]

2 Minutes of Play!! thanks Monica - glad you like it!

[@pcfamily6542]

Hi Rusty Wonderful to hear there are plans for you to return to Niagara! We are sharing your videos with our Nature Alliance:) Patricia

[@rustykeeler]

I'll be excited to return to Niagara! thanks for sharing!

[@kathyspringate3930]

Love our "Anarchy Corner". The most used space in our environment.

[@rustykeeler]

I love that anarchy corner of yours Kathy!

[@saraholeary6607]

Rusty, you have a lot of frying pans! I wanna play in that backyard.

[@rustykeeler]

I know - where did we get all those frying pans?!

[@ctatsumi3636]

Loved the loose parts: pots, pans, REAL stuff is so important. Someone once said: you can't fool a kid"...maybe Bev Bos and I agree. Why have plastic fake tools when you can have a skillet, boards, sticks, metal shovels? The children obviously own this space and there is so little for them to have control over these days. Play on! mbns.education

[@rustykeeler]

that's right! give 'em real stuff. (doesn't have to be pristine - just "real"!)

[@mariachew980]

Finding ways to say, "Yes!"

[@hopekuniholm196]

Fabulous to see these videos. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. Curious how old your children are to see age appropriateness (I teach 3-5 year olds, but toddlers share our space, too, which you helped plan at SU).

[@rustykeeler]

Hi Hope - yeah, that's one of the things I enjoy seeing the most: how each kid is doing his developmental thing. My older son is 8 and my younger son is 4-1/2. sometimes they mix and match and other times they are in completely different (adjacent) worlds