An Introduction to Loose Parts Play

How to save money and boost play potential

In this post, we are focusing on loose parts and how you can get started with your own collection.

So far, we’ve focused on toys that you would traditionally buy from a store. This can get pretty expensive, especially when you are looking to include good quality open-ended toys in your collection.

An easy way to reduce costs is to start building up a loose parts collection. Combine traditional toys with recycled pieces and nature treasures so that your child has more ways to play.

What You’ll Learn in this article:

• What are loose parts? The origins of the pedagogy

• What objects count as loose parts

• How to start building a collection

• The advantages of loose parts play

• The downsides of loose parts play

• How to introduce loose parts into play

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