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Bring the early childhood environment outdoors where children will explore with all of their senses and can incorporate loose parts and natural elements into playtime. Thanks to the open-ended essence of the Nature to Play^™ collection, children …

Loose Parts Holiday Ornament Loose Parts Holiday Ornament Inspire creativity this holiday season with the Loose Parts Holiday Ornament! Quick and easy-to-incorporate into busy holiday lesson plans, the Loose Parts Holiday Ornament is the perfect way …

How Do Loose Parts Support the Play Schemas You See in Your Classroom? Have you ever noticed children repeating actions and behaviors during play? This could be anything from filling and refilling a bag to rolling a toy back and forth across the …

Practical Benefits of Loose Parts Play in the Early Childhood Classroom Imagine stepping into a classroom and witnessing a small group of children sitting around a table, immersed in open-ended creative play. They chat excitedly about a bird habitat …

Dump Art Activity for Kids Dump Art Activity for Kids Loose parts invite children to be creative with the materials they use and with what they make and design. Incorporating activities into your lesson plans that emphasize process over product is …

OUTDOOR New for 2025 New Outdoor Products Outdoor Classroom Natural Wood Art Music Nature / Gardening Sensory Sand & Water Loose Parts Dramatic Play Play Equipment Ages 6 - 23 months Ages 2 - 5 years Ages 5 - 12 years Ages 2 - 12 years Climbers …

The perfect activity for a sunny autumn day, the Color Wheel Nature Hunt encourages children to put their critical thinking skills and adventurous spirits to work as they hunt for colorful plants and natural loose parts and match the objects in their …

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When we take children outside, we introduce them to a new world in which free thinking, innovation, and symbolic play offers them a portal into their imaginations. Intentionally incorporating loose parts along with basic tools and learning materials, …

The nature-themed activities in this article are perfect for children ages 3-5. They will learn from their environment and use natural loose parts to think critically and creatively while building a solid foundation in early mathematics and literacy …

Children will be thrilled to create their own sparkly and adorable love birds along with the perfect love bird house to match! The use of loose parts and natural materials, as well as tried and true classroom favorites, are sure to have everyone …

Dwayne loves to help educators find the tools they need to enhance young children's learning experiences, and he is eager to continue this work as a Kaplan sales representative. Dwayne's favorite Kaplan products are the Loose Parts STEM kits because …

We also categorize these activities by classroom learning center to make your job of lesson planning quick and easy! Dinosaur-themed art activities for your preschool classroom: An image of a loose parts tray containing natural materials and a small …

The activity in this article is inspired by the Gryphon House books Simple STEAM: 50+ Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math Activities for Ages 3 to 6, Dig In: Outdoor STEM Learning with Young Children, and Loose Parts Alive: Inspiring …

The activity in this article was inspired by the Gryphon House books The Giant Encyclopedia of Preschool Activities for Four-Year-Olds, Dig In: Outdoor STEM Learning with Young Children, and Loose Parts Alive: Inspiring Child-Led Nature Explorations, …

Take advantage of the many benefits of time outdoors by starting the day. Most likely this will lead to more time outdoors than if outdoor play occurred at the end of the day. Include lots of loose parts in the outdoor play area! Loose parts are …

A few of our best-selling, classroom-friendly light table options include: Magnetic LED STEM Center - large enough for collaborative group play, with three built-in cubbies for accessory and loose parts storage Wooden Preschool Tabletop Light Box …

We also categorize these activities by classroom learning center to make lesson planning quick and easy! Ocean-themed loose parts center activities that promote math and literacy skills: An image of the Coral Connections building set being pieced …

Top educational gift for 2-year-olds #1 - building blocks Building blocks are a classic educational gift for 2-year-old children. As a type of loose parts, building blocks engage children mentally, physically, and socially. Constructing cities, …

Occasionally, I'll hear from a teacher that the children seem bored when they spend more time outdoors. In almost every case the solution is simple–more loose parts to allow for longer, more imaginative play. Loose parts are any material, …

… Curved edges at the sensory tables that come in various heights allow children to engage with materials and collaborate with each other as they discover loose parts, or sensory materials. Storage trays help children to bring materials to the tables …

… This SnugPlay system is the ideal starter unit to help introduce children to a unique child-powered play event. The Primary system provides a modest number of Snug Play pieces that introduces children to the concept of loose parts play in a compact …

… The tallest level features an LED light source, perfect for shadow play and use with colorful translucent blocks. The middle level features a deep play tray, ideal for use with sensory materials such as sand or natural loose parts. The lowest level …

Outside time is not just for playground equipment anymore. Educators everywhere are bringing it all outside and creating "outdoor classrooms," art studios, loose parts construction zones, music and movement areas, raised garden spaces, mud kitchens …