713 Loose Part Play: Inspiring Creative Physical Activity, Teamwork, & Learning!

Saturday, April 2, 2011: 1:00 PM-2:15 PM
Convention Center: Room 29D
AAPAR/Children, Youth and Families Council
Speaker: Jennie N. Sumrell, PlayCore, Inc., Chattanooga, TN
Inspire play through the use of innovative loose parts that promote physical activity, social skill development, and creativity and imagination through hands-on discovery. Configurable play encourages students of all abilities to work together to help increase levels of physical activity, engagement, and self-expression. Walk away inspired to think “out of the box” and leave with many ideas how loose part play programs can dramatically enhance your programming efforts and impact your students’ overall development.