About The Theory Of Loose Parts
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The Theory Of Loose Parts refers to a theory, outlined by Simon Nicholson, that explains the relationship between environmental variables and creativity. The original article, titled How NOT To Cheat Children: The Theory Of Loose Parts, first appeared in the October 1971 issue of Architecture Quarterly. A somewhat different version was later published by Open University with the title The Theory Of Loose Parts.
Nicholson sums up the theory in a single sentence: ‘In any environment, both the degree of inventiveness and creativity, and the possibility of discovery, are directly proportional to the number and kinds of variables in it.’
This theory has had a huge impact on the corner of the early learning world that focuses on child-led play.
We’ve set aside a corner of Playvolution HQ to highlight loose parts ideas.
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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author and the founder of Explorations Early Learning and Playvolution HQ.
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Jeff Johnsonhttps://playvolutionhq.com/author/jeff-johnson/
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Jeff Johnsonhttps://playvolutionhq.com/author/jeff-johnson/
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Jeff Johnsonhttps://playvolutionhq.com/author/jeff-johnson/
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Jeff Johnsonhttps://playvolutionhq.com/author/jeff-johnson/
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Jeff Johnsonhttps://playvolutionhq.com/author/jeff-johnson/
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