Loose parts – inspiring creativity
Toddler and Preschooler
| Engagement level:
The options for play and discovery are endless with the use of open-ended resources that we like to call 'loose parts.'
Skills and benefits:
- Creativity and imagination
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Spatial awareness
What you'll need:
- A variety of open-ended resources such as:
- Wood off-cuts
- Milk crates
- Stones
- Cardboard boxes
- Shells
- Ribbons
- Washed plastic food containers
- Plastic garden pots
What to do:
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Provide a range of open ended resources within a play space that is large enough for children to explore the materials.
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Try not to direct the child in their play - just let them explore and use their imagination.
