Free & DIY preschool Ideas for your construction and block area.

Loose Parts Play has become extremely popular and rightly so, considering it’s great benefits! However what I really love most about this play is that it is easy and affordable to implement! I have gathered photos of examples of loose parts play and how you can use recycled items as well as items from nature. […]

The beauty of large loose parts; they’re open ended and inspire children to try something new, persevere and to use their imagination.

The first month to six weeks of school we explore the classroom piece by piece. Each area of the classroom opens slowly to ensure that children understand what materials are in each area, how to ca…

Children can create their own child size play structures while exercising their large muscles and imaginations with these easy to grasp blocks. Add a fleet of Large Trucks to roll on your Hollow Block highway.

Packaging Loose Parts are typically known as the recyclable parts. Click here to see examples of how we use packaging loose parts in our classrooms.

I apologise in advance for this photo heavy post... On a recent Friday afternoon I took out the two boxes of jenga and added a ...

With online shipping for nearly everything, boxes are never in short supply. Why not use box play to add interest and fun to the block area?

This week I was reviewing The Art of Loose Parts Master Workshop and had to share some of the amazing loose parts. Most of these can be had for a very economical price or free! The best loose parts or repurposed materials. Construction sites and companies, ReStore (Habitat for Humanity), junk stores, asking the families […]

How to set up the blocks center in your early childhood classroom (with ideas, tips, and book list) plus block center freebies!

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An example of how to expand block play with art media and loose parts to encourage pretend play and representation of ideas based on the unique interests of the child. Reggio inspired.

Pool noodle building blocks are fantastic in the block corner or as loose parts. This is a STEAM activity you will want to try.

Discover endless possibilities for play and learning with these loose parts play ideas using gems and jewels. Get inspired and spark creativity!

Discover what loose parts are and why you need them in your classroom. Download a FREE list of over 150 loose parts resources you can use to set up age appropriate investigation areas and learning invitations to start loose parts play in your early years setting.

Loose parts were first proposed in the 1970s by Simon Nicholson who believed in their ability to empower creativity! As we enter the present day loose parts are taking the early years by storm as their abundance of uses allow children to learn in their own unique ways. So, what are loose parts? How can we use them in continuous provision and how do they link with the learning and development of young children?