I took my preschooler to our local art museum this month. He’s been to museums before, but this time there was a noticeable interest and preference for the sculptures, that outweighed the paintings on exhibit. I took the opportunity to encourage my preschooler to think about the materials used, proportions, and where to stand so we could…
Loose Parts Play Ideas
Do you know about ‘loose parts play’? This is an idea that was introduced to me a few years ago in the Kindergarten classroom. I have used loose parts with my own children pretty much every single day since then. The idea is so very simple, and the learning is so very powerful. The idea…
Loose Parts Outside {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. This week I wanted to remind you how simple activities with little ones can be. The boys were gathering up some stones and pine cones while outside, and Ben (2) decided to build a house with them. Exploring with “loose parts” is wonderful…