Wrapping up our love themed sensory play and the girls thought it would be fun to mix all their vday fillers and trays. I may be biased, but I think they created the most beautiful sensory bin ever 💝😍 All resin trays/loose parts are from my girl @littleoctoberhouse 💕 #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplay #sensoryplaytime #lovesensorybin #sensorybinideas #resinsensoryplay #makeplaytimemagical

Elizabeth ✨ Preschool for You on Instagram: "The Magic of Play✨ When I set out a provocation sometimes it sparks an interest, and sometimes it doesn’t. Well, today, the spark was definitely ignited and the magic of learning through play and loose parts took over! One thing I will say about this particular corner of our classroom- it’s where all things nature live and loose parts are open to grab and play with freely. It’s also the place where imaginations come to life, children play…

A great thing about loose parts is that they are often free! In our article we've shared a few ideas for free loose parts you can find.

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"

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One of the first things I noticed when introducing children to loose parts was how artistic they seemed at play! Given the time, space and opportunity to explore loose parts, they naturally lean toward intentional and meaningful creations. Here are some tips for combining art and loose parts play in preschool.

We love loose parts play here at howweplayandlearn - not only is it really fun, but there are loads of benefits to it. And the great thing is, you don't have to spend a fortune as there are so many everyday objects that can be repurposed for play.

Finding unique storage for loose parts can be tricky. However, it is so important. It creates an environment where children can independently take care of their materials.