Loose Parts Nature Play

Dr. Carla Gull

Building creativity one leaf and bolt at a time. Join Dr. Carla Gull, educator and mother of four boys, as she talks about getting outside and exploring loose parts.

  1. Creativity in Young Children: What Science Tells and What our Hearts Know

    11/17/2025

    Creativity in Young Children: What Science Tells and What our Hearts Know

    Buy the book at Redleaf or Amazon   Connect with Tom and Zack onLinkedIn Tom Rendon https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-rendon-65767912/ Zach Stier https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharystier/

    55 min
  2. Heather TeachOutside Taylor

    11/11/2024

    Heather TeachOutside Taylor

    Outside School on Facebook Outside School Website Bandana Bears --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

    59 min
  3. Megan Gessler

    09/28/2024

    Megan Gessler

    NINPA Environmental Kinship Guide Nature-based Early Childhood Assessment & Guidebook Midwest Early Childhood Educator Conference—Oct 26, 2024   Consulting Services gesslermegan@gmail.com --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

    39 min
  4. Natural Start Alliance Conference

    09/04/2024

    Natural Start Alliance Conference

    Join me in a recap of the Natural Start Alliance Conference! Unfortunately, we lost a few voices from the field due to technical issues, but I am grateful for ALL that contributed—I enjoyed getting to know you! There are so many doing great work to help connect children and nature! Natural Start Alliance Natural Start Alliance Conference Outdoor Learning School and Store Outdoor Early Learning Alliance of Oregon Down to Earth Forest School Nature Play Sign Nature-based Early Childhood Program Assessment and Guidebook --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

    28 min
  5. The Loose Parts Police: Can we buy loose parts?

    08/11/2024

    The Loose Parts Police: Can we buy loose parts?

    Loose Parts Play Group discussion on the topic Kara Ketter Autistic Educator April's Teaching Tree—NOW Nature Inspired Teacher Umbrella House Autumn Treasure Idea Community Plaything's Outlast Blocks Loose Parts STEM Kits from Kaplan Nature's Geometry Toddler Container Play Toddler Texture Time Toddler Light and Color Toddler Timeless Treasures Inclined to Exploration Random Robots Nature's Geometry Loose Parts Stackable Tray Poly+ from Kaplan Loose Parts Wooden Stacking Trays from Kaplan Loose Parts Sorting Trays from Kaplan --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

    26 min
  6. Listen to voices from the US Play Coalition Conference!

    04/30/2024

    Listen to voices from the US Play Coalition Conference!

    Embracing Fire as a Loose Part OutsidePlay.org—great tool with examples! --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

    27 min
  7. Nüdel Pod with Marcus Veerman

    03/11/2024

    Nüdel Pod with Marcus Veerman

    Learn more about an exciting new product that turns your child from the toy user to the toy maker in this conversation with Marcus Veerman from Nüdel Pod. Nüdel Pod Kickstarter campaign Nüdel Kart website My previous podcast episode with Marcus --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

    47 min
  8. Treasure Baskets with Dr. Laura Wilhelm

    01/31/2024

    Treasure Baskets with Dr. Laura Wilhelm

    Book: Treasure Basket Explorations https://amzn.to/48OZsEw   Podcast Episode on Treasure Baskets https://amzn.to/48OZsEw   Basket Options: 12" by 8" by 5" rope basket Hyacinth Storage Basket Round Woven Basket Rattan Serving Tray --- Book--Loose Parts Learning in K-3 Classrooms: https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/loose-parts-learning-in-k-3-classrooms Loose Parts Play Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoosePartsPlay/ Loose Parts Play Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LoosePartsPlay/   Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutsideMichiana/   Loose Parts Nature Play Website: https://loosepartsnatureplay.org/

    42 min
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Building creativity one leaf and bolt at a time. Join Dr. Carla Gull, educator and mother of four boys, as she talks about getting outside and exploring loose parts.

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