Learn what goes into placing loose parts in the environment, introducing them to children, supporting their use, encouraging and sustaining interest, and taking care of loose parts. Prevent the unsuccessful implementation of loose parts, which can lead to the elimination of loose parts or prescribed play rather than deep, meaningful play. Provided by publisher.

Acknowledgments --Introduction: Why loose parts in action? -- Loose parts overview -- Preparing the way -- Getting started -- Preparing the environment -- Introducing loose parts -- Facilitating loose parts play -- Frequently asked questions -- Appendix A: Family letter template -- Appendix B: Discovering children's interests -- Appendix C: Loose parts indoor inventory list -- Appendix D: Loose parts outdoor inventory list.