Here’s the scenario, you stumble across an intricate formation in your garden, rocks lining a maze of dens and caves and paths with other items, maybe leaves, scattered across the space and it feels like you have been transported to a little magical world, one that was created by a child. This is just one example of loose parts play, and what we are going to discuss on today’s episode.?  Nicki and Vicci shareWhat “loose parts” are exactlyWhy we should encourage loose parts playThe benefits of loose parts playExamples of natural loose parts and man-made loose partsHow to manage expectations and behaviour during loose parts playHow to frame a risk assessment for your childAbout their City Makers project at the MET How Wildlings can help you set up a loose parts program?  Opt InFor Forest Fairy Loose Parts Play https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables?  Resources & ReferencesProfessional Development with Wildlings Forest School Shop Loose Parts Resources in the Wildlings Forest School Online ShopMake DoGuest DetailsVicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.? Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube PinterestLinked In? Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts here. Those actions will help the podcast reach more people, and we would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.ListenApple Podcasts  SpotifyGoogle Podcasts