Incorporating Loose Parts in the Early Childhood Classroom to Promote STEAM

In the following video STEM and Science Education Consultant Diana Wehrell-Grabowski, PhD provides snippets of early childhood educators being introduced to incorporating loose parts in the early childhood classroom to promote science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) content. During the teacher training teachers were introduced to the theory of loose parts, they explored a wide-array of loose parts materials and centers that can be incorporated within the early childhood classroom + to promote STEAM content, as well as develop and strengthen 21st century learning skills in young children. Teachers rotated through 7 centers exploring with loose parts, additionally teachers were introduced to incorporating loose parts on the playground. For more information on teacher training/professional staff development Dr.Diana Wehrell-Grabowski provides world-wide contact her at: www.dianawehrel... #looseparts #theoryoflooseparts #reggioemilia #loosepartsSTEAM #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodteacher #playearlychildhood #openendedmaterials #preschoolscience #engagestudent #studentdriven #21stcenturyskillspreschool

[@jenniferhawes9296]

You gave me a lot of ideas thanks! I like how you used the fun noodles to make cars and how you matched the animals with the patterns!

[@ME-ke8bl]

Great video👍

[@GeorgiaHarmon-zm5gb]

What kind of loose parts can you use

[@NicoleKwan-xc6pr]

What about toddlers that are close to two year's old? What kind of loose parts are safe for them? They tend to put everything in their mouth.