A case study into how loose parts play led to having the confidence to speak

Creatively Speaking: A case study into how loose play led to having the confidence to speak

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Marion Walker has been a childminder for 16 years. She works with her husband at Soar Childcare in
Bishops Stortford. She loves creating bonds with families in her community and provides a caring,
fun-filled setting within which children grow, learn and have new experiences. She continuously strives to improve her practice so that children get the best possible start to their early years.


"Nothing gives children a greater sense power than being in control of the materials they’re using."  ~ Lisa Daily and Miriam Beloglovsky
 

After the training, I immediately set my mind to thinking about a little girl in my setting who withholds language as her form of control. I knew loose parts supported learning covering many areas of learning and was great for motor skills and creativity, but this quote made me wonder if it was the perfect vehicle for helping Hannah find her voice.

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