Kitchen loose parts

I love loose parts. and I love lists. It was only a matter of time before I combined everything into a loose parts list! I’ve been collecting for years and now have a lot of the basics stashed away for play and learning. That being said I am ALWAYS on the lookout for a new … Continue reading "My Huge Ever-Growing Loose Parts List and Obession"

Find out what natural loose parts are and how you can use easily sourced loose parts from nature and get started with Reggio inspired natural loose parts play in your learning enviroment today. Discover exactly what natural loose parts are and the benefits of using them in your learning invitations

Loose parts are open ended items that can be used in multiple different ways. Types of loose parts include, but are not limited to: craft materials – cupcake cases, doilies, fabric scraps, l…

Louise on Instagram: "Home Corner 🏠 I love how this area has come together and hasn’t cost much at all with lots of donations, including the tea set, plates, cups, baby clothes and the lovely Ikea kitchen. The loose parts is a great addition and it’s been great seeing the children using them in their play. Resources are shadowed to help the children with tidying up and also matching shapes and colours. Thanks to @earlyyearsonashoestring for the inspiration of using food packaging. A…

I first introduced loose parts play into my three-year-old classroom five years ago. There were already loose parts in my classroom, but not that I had brought in with the specific intention of children using them in open ended ways for their own purposes. The science shelves had baskets of rocks, acorns, and shells with the intention that the children would experience “science” by studying these natural objects with the magnifying glasses and mirrors neatly arranged next to them. They…

Are you looking for ideas for loose parts play items that don't cost a lot? Here are some of our favourites ...There are so many options when it comes to loose parts play for children and most don't cost lots. Read on to find out about some less expensive materials that are perfect for loose parts play and invitations. *Important for Safety: Many of the loose parts listed here are small parts. They should only be used with adult supervision with children aged 3+ as they can be a choking…

This week Sydney experienced a flood emergency. Families are displaced, rained in or have simply spent the week indoors to stay dry. So I've tried to post the easiest, the most engaging activity I could think of that would appeal to a wide range of children. It's also Plastic Free July so I've tried to set this activity up without using plastics. All of the materials for this activity I've found around our home. Above Otto (4yrs) is using our plastic-free Playdough Station. I created it as a…