Let’s Create: Loose Parts Play Weekly Meet Up!
Students have a weekly challenge, and use materials from home to plan, build, create and share with the class. Is it art? Is it S.T.E.M.? Yes, to both! This class is an exercise in creativity where the options and materials are endless!
Ms. Marie, M. Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(459)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
What are "loose parts" you are asking yourself, aren't you? Well, really, they are...ANYTHING! The idea is that materials can be used in a variety of ways and that the options are endless with them! It is using items for a completely new, creative ways. It's cheap, it's "green" and it gets me thinking outside of the box! (Hmmm...what can *this* be used for?) With loose parts, Sticks become ponies to ride, an old box is a new project, and a spoon a phone. This class is designed to be a provocation for children to use materials they can find at their home to make something. We will meet with a weekly theme or idea to guide the class and then the children will work to create something based on our mini lesson. We will show and share what we made, and it is encouraged for them take a picture to share in our Outschool classroom to inspire others! This class is fun, interactive, open ended, and a place for possibilities. There is no "right or wrong" in this class--just an opportunity for their creativity to shine. Note** Loose parts can be used again and again! It is not intended for them to glue or tape things together. They may use favorite toys such as blocks, magnatiles, Legos, etc. Please check the list below for other ideas for loose part items you can have ready at your home!
Learning Goals
This session will include:
2023
Week of January 23: ☃️A Snowman
Week of January 30: 🌁Build A Bridge
Week of February 6: Color Collages
Week of February 13: ❤Hearts/Valentines
Week February 20: 📦Not a box
Week of February 27: Playdough and Parts
Week of March 6: 🌈 Rainbows
Week of March 13: 🍀 How To Catch a Leprechaun: Leprechaun Traps!
Week of March 20: Bunnies and eggs
Week of March 27: Build A Bug
Week of April 3: Flowers
Week of April 17: Planet Earth
Week of April 24: recycled art
Week of May 1: Sorting and Math
Week of May 8: What Pet To Get?
Previous Class Themes:
Week 1: Colorful Rainbows
Week 2: What's In a Name?
Week 3: Funny Faces
Week 4: Going to the Zoo
Week 5: It's Not a Stick
Week 6: Who Lives Here?
Week 7: Monster Mania
Week 8: Jack-o-Lanterns
Week 9: Rad Robots or Haunted House
Week 10: Put A Lid on It! (Lids and bottle tops!)
Week 11: Marvelous Mandalas
Week 12: Yum! It looks delicious!
Week 13: There's a Mouse in my House!
Week 14: A Decoration
Other Details
Parental Guidance
They may need assistance depending on the theme and what they are creating.
Supply List
Loose parts and materials could include but are not exclusive to: The recycling bin is a fabulous place to start: bottle caps straws cardboard tubes empty containers and bottles baby food jars marker caps packaging products like bubble wrap, foam peanuts, wrapping paper scraps, cardboard and Styrofoam inserts cardboard boxes and scraps in a variety of sizes recycled spools and wheels from thread and ribbon plastic cups and lids corks cans (make sure there are no sharp edges) egg cartons rubber bands paper scraps soda can tabs Texture Art for Kids Your kitchen cupboards, craft and toy boxes and household closets are also likely to be good places to search for items: fabric remnants silk scarves ribbons glass gems and mosaic tiles doilies and handkerchiefs yarn, embroidery thread, twine, rope curtain rings bowls, containers, and baking tins spoons, forks, potato mashers, hand mixers, scoops funnels old picture frames (glass/backs removed) hair elastics and scrunchies paper clips bangles, costume jewelry beads, pompoms, pipe cleaners and craft gems balls marbles napkin rings golf tees puzzle and game pieces clothes pins Building and household project remnants can also be great loose parts to consider: wood scraps nuts and bolts wire (make sure there are no sharp ends) ceramic tiles magnets washers dowels PVC pipes wooden pegs paint sample cards The outdoors is a great place to stock up on interesting loose parts, especially when incorporating natural objects: rocks in a variety of sizes and textures leaves fresh and dried flowers pine cones seeds, dried beans pods, acorns, chestnuts dirt sand sea glass sticks, logs, tree cookies shells feathers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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459reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!
I am Ms. Marie, a lover of learning, playing and creating! I have been doing these things all of my life, and been sharing them with learners of all ages for 13 years!
I have been a "teacher" all of my life (babysitter, camp counselor, resident assistant, Peace Corps volunteer), but formally, I have been teaching since 2009. Much of my experience comes from teaching 3, and 4-year old children in a private preschool, and I have taught 1st and 2nd grade.
My strength as a teacher comes from teacher my ability to follow the interest of my learners and to create meaningful, play-based learning experiences in my classes. My classes incorporate literacy, numeracy, science and social studies in hands on ways so that learners can explore, create and engage with materials and each other. Whether a journaling class, a preschool class or a games camp, I have a ton of energy and loads of enthusiasm! I look forward to meeting you in my classroom!Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
3-8 learners per class
