‘Loose parts’ the term, refers to materials that can be moved, carried, stacked, or altered while playing, so the items have another life than that they were originally used for. Loose parts can include natural materials (like sticks, stones, water, leaves, and sand) or recycled materials (like cardboard boxes, ropes, fabric, lengths of pipe, or milk crates.) This resource provides insights on how to use loose parts as a tool while encouraging children to create their own stories!

Skills You Gain From Loose Part and Story Telling

Skill 1 : Exploring loose parts play