Children are naturally drawn to objects that allow open-ended play. You’ve probably seen it yourself when they ignore the toy in order to spend hours exploring the box it came in. Loose parts play can encourage learning and development in children of all ages. Loose parts can include found/free materials, upcycled and repurposed materials, and collections from nature.
Source: Red Leaf Press Loose PartsAllowing children's creative exploration through a variety of art media promotes physical, cognitive and social & emotional development. Facilitating this exploration means providing ample and varied supplies. In addition to the tools we provide, there are lots of consumable products (paper, paint, etc.) that we can use.
We strive to provide an environment that supports and promotes children's growth and development. There are always additional supplies that can aid us in these efforts. These range from extra winter clothing to cooking tins to old telephones, with lots of other random items in the mix. Here is a list of some supplies that are currently on our minds.