Tag: loose parts
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A Visit to Resource Rescue: Exploring Sustainability and Loose Parts Theory
My early childhood education students and I are at the Resource Rescue, and it’s a mixed bag! Some feel like kids on Christmas morning, stuffing their bags with all sorts of materials, while others are a bit puzzled and unsure why we’re here. But slowly, they’re starting to get into it. This visit is a…
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Paint samples or paint swatches from Bunnings as a resource for early childhood educators
Paint samples from Bunnings can be a fun and creative resource for early childhood learning activities. Extra bonus – they are free! You can start collecting them over time or get the whole batch from resource rescue or similar recycling store. Here are some ideas to use paint samples in the classroom or at home:…
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Silk scarves, play silks as open-ended materials and loose parts.
My practice as a teacher suggests, that children are drawn to play with scarves, whether they are made of organza or silk. There are many reasons for this attraction. Scarves are open-ended. Children like open-ended materials, as they can do whatever they want with them. Open-ended materials encourage creative play and the use of imagination.…
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Play silks as an educational resource and loose part
What other experiences do you plan with play silks in your centre?
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Awakening senses
Looking through the eyes of the child This week I decided to try to reawaken my sense; curiosity and awareness. I am currently reading Curtis and Carter book “The art of awareness” and love their “homework tasks”. SO… I collected all the leaves, tomatoes and berries in my garden I placed them on the table…