Using Loose Parts to Promote STEM Learning

Using Loose Parts to Promote STEM Learning

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

By AACF

Date and time

Monday, June 16 · 6 - 8pm EDT

Location

Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families

1403 Parkview Drive Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

The Theory of Loose Parts was developed by Simon Nicholson in 1971. Loose parts are materials that can be moved, carried, combined, redesigned, lined up, and taken apart, and put back together in multiple ways. The primary premise of loose parts is that materials empower a creative imagination. The more materials and individuals involved; the more ingenuity takes place. Participants will learn how loose parts can strengthen and develop STEM as well as social-emotional learning skills and content in early childhood learning environments. Through hands-on-minds-on explorations, participants will be actively engaged in this session as they tinker and explore with a wide array of natural, recycled, and everyday materials.

Presented by Bella Sawyer, TA Practitioner

2 DCDEE Approved Credit Hours.

Each participant must register separately with their own email address. If your administrator is paying for a large group, please list each staff member's email address for pre and post assessments and delivering certificates.

No refunds unless the training is cancelled by AACF.

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AACF

Albemarle Alliance for Children and Families supports programs and services designed to:

  • enhance the quality of early care and education
  • assist parents in finding and selecting quality programs for their children
  • provide strength-based programs to support families parenting young children and children with special needs
  • support teen parents and teen pregnancy prevention

Mission:To fiercely advocate for our children by ensuring that every child feels supported, valued, and loved. Vision:Communities are engaged.Families are strengthened. Children are loved.

AACF's Strategic Goals:

Goal 1: Children are in safe and supportive environments.

Goal 2: Early childhood education is easily accessible and creates positive child/family outcomes.

Goal 3: Our communities and partners invest in the well-being of all children.

Goal 4: Children and families have access to strong support systems that prioritize diversity and inclusion.

Goal 5: Children are mentally, physically, and developmentally ready to achieve success.

$7.18