<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Angela Odusanya]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Loose Parts Teacher]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 20:09:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[5 Things I Saw in My Classroom That Led to the Amelia’s Loose Part Art Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amelia’s Loose Part Art  was always meant to be a series. It had to be. Loose parts play is not simple or one-dimensional. It is a theory filled with nuance, trust, risk-taking, creativity, and problem-solving. Over time, I began noticing that many children were arriving at school without the foundational skills needed to fully engage in open-ended play. And because loose parts do not come with instructions, those gaps were becoming more visible. Play is supposed to come naturally to...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/5-things-i-saw-in-my-classroom-that-led-to-the-amelia-s-loose-part-art-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6976634cd87a588901600e06</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:23:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_b36697a8ee62451cae060ff3cded7aae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_390,h_280,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Reasons Large Loose Part Play Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people hear the term “loose parts,” they often picture small object like buttons, shells, rocks, bottle caps, and other small materials. While these materials support creativity and fine motor development, they are only one part of the picture. Large loose parts invite a different kind of learning. They ask children to move their bodies, work with others, test ideas at a larger scale (with greater risk), and create immersive play experiences. Whether children are arranging branches...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/5-reasons-large-loose-part-play-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69699dd5022bfc82f764eb30</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:51:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_41c053f4933947ed99c3d2ce3b47f62b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Gift Ideas Kids Will Actually Play With (For More Than Five Minutes)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, we all do it. We ask kids what they want for Christmas, they point to the flashiest thing in the flyer or ask for the latest thing they saw in an advertisement, and we dutifully wrap it up and put it under the tree. And then… by December 28, it’s buried under the couch because the novelty has worn off. As an educator and mother, I’ve watched this pattern play out again and again — both in classrooms and at home. Kids think  they want toys that light up, make sounds, or do...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/holiday-gift-ideas-kids-will-actually-play-with-for-more-than-five-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6930875435a13c3b4f474a49</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:25:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ce6919db96a2bf13034cea3b10e72f19.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Success Starts With The Right Stuff!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back to school season has arrived and I have agreed to help open a new kindergarten class for the first month or so of school while the...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/kindergarten-success-starts-with-the-right-stuff</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ad185479e174eb067fa8ea</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:26:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_5d32c18ddc684513997b255a3b5ce182~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loose Part Art with Hearts: 3 Creative Valentine's Day Activities for Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate creativity, problem-solving, and kindness! Instead of traditional crafts, why not...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/loose-part-art-with-hearts-3-creative-valentine-s-day-activities-for-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679abc60a76d543a313b30f7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:42:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_e8e0800963234332b68a76d98d5920a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways Loose Parts Help Children Learn Problem-Solving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loose parts—open-ended materials like sticks, shells, rocks, and other found objects—might seem less exciting than new toys from a store,...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/5-ways-loose-parts-help-children-learn-problem-solving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6776a636faed21052c73433b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:13:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Reasons Why Children Have Holiday Meltdowns and How to Prevent Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holidays are a magical time of year—but let’s be honest, they can also be a recipe for tears and tantrums, especially for little...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/5-reasons-why-children-have-holiday-meltdowns-and-how-to-prevent-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67658be0414039a202cb908c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:56:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_6365eb8530d842b09503e22034b9daa8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_612,h_459,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Ways to Use Boredom as an Opportunity to Practice Problem-Solving]]></title><description><![CDATA[As parents, we’re wired to fix and prevent problems—whether it’s taking over pouring drinks, tying shoelaces, or addressing our child’s...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/5-ways-to-use-boredom-as-an-opportunity-to-practice-problem-solving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6730e2294160a1b32d84ac0b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:29:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_24aacbe80e2d4617b4ede1ad9614aefc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kickstarter Success, New Cover Art, and Off to the Press!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kickstarter campaign for Amelia's Loose Part Art continues to be successful.  As I write this post, there are 12 days left of the...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/kickstarter-success-new-cover-art-and-off-to-the-press</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64b2d8f17778bcbce6c63243</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:17:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_e60497e097fe4a3a902ff6797225c09d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon: Kickstarter Pre-orders for Amelia's Loose Part Art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children's books have a magical ability to captivate young minds and spark their imagination. My current project, Amelia's Loose Part...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/coming-soon-kickstarter-pre-orders-for-amelia-s-loose-part-art</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648b467567aa5d7098cf2f29</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:31:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_e9490c88cc1148a7a31d43d84122a758~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are 'loose parts' anyway?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever since I announced my book's title, Amelia's Loose Part Art, the question I have been asked the most is, "what are 'loose parts'...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/what-are-loose-parts-anyway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">647cae52fadff3d82e5ef4fe</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:24:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_e2da0094020c459b911ebe1126e691b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amelia is Here: Finding the Perfect Illustrator for my Children's Book, Amelia's Loose Part Art.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amelia has finally made her grand entrance, and the response has been absolutely fantastic. As a children's picture book author who...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/amelia-is-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6468ee5e157e10f8a0dc7d34</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2023 18:32:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_9e42b4a2bd124833991f741f78b6cbd5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflecting on Children's Book Preferences: From Fun Reads to Conversation Starters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a lover of children's books like me? If you are, then let's explore and categorize some great titles together and dive into what...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/reflecting-on-children-s-book-preferences-from-fun-reads-to-conversation-starters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">645a69a5efbfe9e541bd88d9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 01:39:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_9c5505abb598473f865fe28e0e89a551~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_612,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Story Behind My Completed Children's Book Manuscript]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a dreamer, a planner, and a notetaker. Friends have told me I am an idea person and when I look at piles of notes I have written for...]]></description><link>https://www.theloosepartsteacher.com/post/the-story-behind-my-completed-childrens-book-manuscript</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64528f8541921b18ec778c40</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 18:01:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3431a_eae15e6b0d4946c5879518ced3cb3d7e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_612,h_347,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Angela Odusanya</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>