Loose parts play toddlers

Loose parts come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. They stimulate the imagination and develop fine motor skills in kids of all ages. Set up invitations to play and see the true beauty of childhood innocence come forth while kids explore their prompts.

Excercise those fine motor muscles and engaging in a fun collaborative art project for toddlers and preschoolers with this Decorate a Tree Loose Parts Play.

Discover the magic of introducing loose parts to infants and toddlers with 3 simple steps. Foster creativity, exploration, and development.

Loose parts play is the most basic kind of play that exists. Simply put loose parts play is letting the child be creative and decide what they want to do with the parts put in front of them.

Do you love the idea of loose parts but don't know where to start? We have created a free downloadable list of loose parts that we love to collect for open-ended play and fun.

What is loose parts play? It's easy and loads of fun! Find a huge list of loose parts to collect and what to do with them.

Sand play dough paired with loose parts.

Loose Parts play for Infants and Toddlers

Loose parts play is crucial because it encourages open-ended learning. Here's what you need to know about loose parts play for toddlers.

Do you use loose parts in your home? They are not a Montessori concept. Montessori materials have a clear purpose and a control of error. Loose parts are simply open-ended toys and are often materials you can find around the home. Lots of our loose parts/toys have been inspired by the RIE approach, you can see a list of recommended toys and materials here. If you want to know more about the RIE approach, I have enjoyed listening to and reading Baby Knows Best. We are still using a lot of…