Incorporating Loose Parts

Stonework Play invites children to create with stones through five reflective steps, nurturing self‑kindness, collaboration, imagination, and a deep connection to nature while honoring children’s pace, autonomy, and authentic expression.

Learn about the many benefits of playing with clay and why kids should linger in the exploration stage.

Here's a perfect art activity for energetic kids!

Try making sand cement that can be decorated and preserved.

Create inclusive and equitable Loose Parts play opportunities.

Creating a Makerspace in your classroom enhances children's learning through hands-on experiences with creative materials. You don't need a large budget to set up a Makerspace but you will need to be intentional about the space and…

An outdoor art studio is a functional, visually appealing, and inspirational space for children to do art outside.

When you think about invitations and provocations what do you think is most significant? What is the relationship between an invitation and provocation?

Even when forced to teach children virtually, it is still possible to promote play as the most important thing a child can do.

Natural loose parts can be used in a multitude of mathematical ways.

How might children’s learning deepen if we treated the classroom walls and vertical spaces as an active, hands on space for exploration and play?

To inspire imaginations, creative minds, and capable bodies, we need to support children in learning to enjoy what free play outdoors has to offer. We need to create play environments and include materials that are fun, engaging, and…