Loose parts table

What a great idea to incorporate tinkering and the development of fine motor skills, perseverance and problems-solving skills ....

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If you aren’t familiar with the idea of loose parts it’s the idea that giving kids groups of loose parts ( branches, logs, rocks etc..) they can create their outdoor play space instead of being limited by the playground designer’s imagination . I absolutely adore this and at our church playground that doubles as a […]

Storage and organisation for loose parts by Little Lifelong Learners. Loose parts are perfect for small world play and art and craft activities for toddlers and preschoolers. We're sharing three easy ideas for storing loose parts so these small pieces are organised and easily accessible for kids. Read the blog post to learn more about how we use Ikea Trofast shelves, compartment storage boxes, and food storage containers to organize our loose parts.

Alright. I’m just going to admit it. I’m obsessed with our train table! One of my most popular blogs over the years has been my Kmart Table Hack, so I thought it was time to share all of the wonderful things you can do with it! Many years ago on Lilly’s first birthday, my mum […]

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…