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While we often think of loose parts as "stuff", Simon Nicholson's original theory actually contains additional sound educational principles beyond the material options. Nicholson stated, "Most environments that do not work, such as schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and museums, struggle because they do not meet the "loose parts" requirement. Environment as Part of the Learning Process When thinking of our learning spaces, Nicholson (1971) advocated for using our spaces for both learning and play. Nicholson (1971) wrote, "Children learn most readily and easily in a laboratory type environment where they can experiment, enjoy and find out things for themselves.". [Extracted from the article] |
