Select a pre-k guideline and that is relevant to the activity. Explain the relevance of the connection to the pre-k guideline and the activity.

Loose Parts Assignment

Read the article, The Power of Loose Parts in the Loose Parts folder in blackboard.   The idea of loose parts was developed by Simon Nicholson, an architect.  The Loose Parts philosophy is constructing more open ended opportunities for creative engagement than static materials and environments. Natural or synthetic loose parts can be in different shapes, sizes, and colors.  The play possibilities of loose parts are endless, while encouraging creativity.

The Loose Parts assignment requires developing 2 loose parts activities.  You will need to research activities for loose parts ideas or make your own loose part activity. At the end of the second activity, include your response to the question, “what did you learn from this assignment?”  A photo of the activity is also required at the end of the assignment.   For the photo, you can include the real picture (you created the activity) or from a loose parts activity in a blog or a website. The last page is the references in APA 7^th edition of any websites or blogs.

The Loose Parts assignment is to include:

Name of Activity:

Materials:

Age level:

Activity:    1-2 paragraphs how the children should use the activity.

Pre-k Guideline (domain & skill):  Select a pre-k guideline and that is relevant to the activity. Explain the relevance of the connection to the pre-k guideline and the activity.  (See the prek guideline example in blackboard).

Include a photo of the loose parts after each activity.

At the end of the second activity, include:

-What did you learn from this assignment?  2 paragraphs

References

Use APA 7^th edition for any websites, blogs or a site where you got your picture.  The Texas Pre-k guidelines reference is below.  

Texas Education Agency. (2015).  Texas Pre-K Guidelines.  Texas Education Agency.