If this isn't a "why" for using loose parts, we don't know what is! What's your "why" behind loose parts?

Sicart (2014) proposes that playfulness is “the capacity to use play beyond the context of play.” How might loose parts be used playfully, beyond the context of play, to support learning in different curriculum areas? #looseparts #play #playful #learning Press Play

“What if materials shape us as much as we shape them?” A question asked by Sylvia Kind in “Material Encounters” What are your thoughts? Join @PressPlay and I to discuss loose parts this Wednesday: eventbrite.co.uk/e/unleashing-t… #play #playful #materials #looseparts

A beautiful example of loose parts used in arts. How might #looseparts be used to support language? Mathematics? Science? Social studies? Music? PE? Well-being? Other curriculum areas? A playful webinar tomorrow if you would like to join: eventbrite.co.uk/e/unleashing-t… Press Play

The IB Exchange for the Early Years is now live. Log in to MyIB to access new resources especially created for the Early Years including #play #documentation #looseparts #agency IB PYP #earlyyears #ey #earlychildhood See you on Sunday for our first live event.

A new blog post about mathematical #thinking and #mathematical #processes in #Kindergarten!  #earlyyears #earlychildhood #learning #math #maths #mathematics #understanding seanpypparis.blogspot.com/2024/01/mathem….

The only "true" play is "free play". What do you think? Share your thinking in the chat below ... Kym Scott #PressPlay SeanInquiryPlayParis

It’s so important to think about the why behind what we do. What might you add to the reasons I give in the video below? #looseparts

Such a pleasure to engage in thinking with Kath Murdoch in this “diablog”. We journey through so many big ideas together. Jump on board! #play #playful #inquiry #learning

“Play is so often the perfect catalyst for inquiry through which children’s curiosity is revealed in such a natural way.” Interested in #play #inquiry #curiosity #learning #concepts #earlyyears #eyfs #earlychildhood #pyp #kindergarten ? Press Play kathmurdoch.com.au/blog/2024/2/7/…

Are you interested in #assessment in the early years? Check out the new February post in the discussion forums on the IB Exchange. #pyp #ib International Baccalaureate IB PYP References to IB documentation, examples of classroom practice and materials developed by Helen Bartlett

How great to be a member of Press Play, have the chance to develop questions for Peter Gray about #play and then listen to his insightful thoughts and experiences! Learning alongside so many including Becky Carlzon Kym Scott #PressPlay Maree Whiteley🌏👫 Hongkongsuey Emily Ashley

A wonderful opportunity to join Anne van Dam and I to discuss documentation in the early years! events.zoom.us/ev/AiNobnlBoA-… #pyp #earlyyears #documentation #assessment #evidencinglearning #learning #listening #noticing IB PYP

Join me next month in Dubai to learn more about science in the PYP! A chance to deepen our understanding of inquiry, a concept-driven curriculum and transdisciplinary learning using a scientific lens. Taaleem IB Workshops IB PYP #science #pyp #learning #inquiry

A follow up session on #documentation in the #earlyyears with a chance for you to submit your own questions and discuss ideas in break out rooms. Please join us! buff.ly/4bjXI77

A wonderful opportunity to explore pedagogy in Kindergarten using classroom examples to develop a culture of inquiry. Excited to lead these webinars with Anne van Dam she/her chaptersinternational.com/mailer/anne-se… Chapters International

An exciting online workshop series over 4 weekends to look at examples of #learning in #Kindergarten to elicit big ideas such as #agency, #community, #inquiry and #play, reflect on our own pedagogical beliefs and move our own practice forwards. chaptersinternational.com/mailer/anne-se…

Wise words from Anne van Dam she/her 💗 Does your team have a shared pedagogy centred around: 💗Play 💗Relationships 💗Engaging learning spaces ? How might these three elements intertwine? letspressplay.co #playmatters #letsgetplayful #playistheway

Which resources, blogs, websites and Twitter/X handles do you find inspiring and useful to think about the development and learning of 3 and 4 year olds? #earlyyears #earlychildhood #eyfs #ec #pyp #earlylearning #play #childdevelopment Please retweet seanpypparis.blogspot.com/2024/06/mixed-…

We are super excited and honoured that Sugata Mitra will kick off our learning in PressPlay next year, focusing on creativity +play. How does creativity fuel play? How does play fuel creativity? How can they create a virtuous cycle of joy/flow in learning?! letspressplay.co/the-speakers