Loose parts building

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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.

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.

What can you build? The boys had a blast building with these loose parts! I loved watching them work together and give and accept each others ideas as they built. They decided to create a city with buildings, bridges, roads, lakes and more! Materials: Lids ( I like to write letters on them to add […]

With Valentine's day just around the corner the Book Robot in Love written by by T.L. McBeth is a great book to read followed by a STEM Invitation with Loose Parts. The heartwarming story is about a robot who creates gifts for another robot that he falls in love with. After reading the story, you can integrate the literacy experience with a STEM invitation to build a Robot with Picasso Tiles and Loose Parts. You will need the PicassoTiles® 100 Piece Set Magnet Building Tiles.PicassoTiles®…

We've been always admiring the rustic look of Waldorf building blocks, and here is my DIY tutorial on how to build a set of nature blocks for your children.