{"id":3468,"date":"2020-04-23T14:45:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T14:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/wpsnursery\/?p=3468"},"modified":"2020-04-23T14:45:31","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T14:45:31","slug":"friday-fun-lets-have-fun-with-loose-parts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/re\/wpsnursery\/2020\/04\/23\/friday-fun-lets-have-fun-with-loose-parts\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Fun – Let’s have fun with Loose Parts!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Loose Parts are objects and materials that children can move, manipulate, control and change within their play. They can be moved all around and are often open-ended – that means they can be used in endless way, with the use of children’s incredible imagination! Loose Parts exploration and play can have a massive impact on problem solving, scientific thinking, language, concentration, hand-to-eye coordination and many more!<\/p>\n

So… What are Loose Parts objects? You most probably have a great selection in your homes!
\nThese could be buttons, corks, leaves, twigs, rocks, sea shells, dry pasta, bottle caps – the list is miles long!<\/p>\n

Let’s have a look around you and see if you can find any Loose Parts. It could be pom-poms, keys, lego, conkers! These can be used for counting and sorting as well as making 3D pictures!<\/p>\n

We would love to hear all about your ideas and creations! Please ‘reply’ on this page and the staff can respond to you too!<\/span><\/p>\n