Miriam Beloglovsky is an educator, author, and advocate for early childhood education. She is best known for her work promoting the Loose Parts play theory. She has written several influential books, including the award-winning and best-selling Loose Parts series, which focuses on the value of providing children with materials that inspire exploration, problem-solving, and imagination. With over 35 years of experience in early childhood education, her work aligns with progressive educational approaches, encouraging educators to think beyond traditional methods. Jessie Frazier is a professor of early childhood education, a pedagogical consultant, an author, and chair of the San Diego Reggio Roundtable. She has spent over 15 years working in early childhood education as an educator and program administrator for young children. She specializes in using children's curiosities to create long-term projects and transform play ecosystems. She believes in fostering children's innate love of wonder and learning through intentional spaces and authentic relationships.

She advocates that children are the architects of their own learning and play is their work. She recognizes and appreciates being a co-constructor of knowledge with the children on their journey of discovery.