Loose Parts

Another key part of our environments are loose parts, these are items such as fir-cones, pebbles, reels, shells, buttons, sticks, tubes, blocks, boxes, etc… which are open ended and have endless possibilities that are fabulous in supporting schematic play. Loose parts can be combined, transported, enclosed, positioned, rotated, connected and transformed, there is no right or wrong way!

They are items which feed our little ones’ natural curiosity, promoting concentration, engagement, problem solving, creativity, decision making, numeracy, questioning, making relationships and igniting imagination!

Goodbye Plastic

Such natural and true treasures that offer so much creative possibility are a million miles away from the traditional ‘bright, colourful, plastic’ toys that may typically be purchased for children.

Toys with a set purpose, or flashing lights and buttons are manufactured to keep up with the busy, hectic lifestyles we find ourselves in, to ‘entertain’ rather than ‘encourage’.

In comparison, the resources you will find in our nursery encourage high levels of involvement, independent thought, creativity and critical thinking.

Not only do such treasures provide a wealth of learning opportunities, but these real, recycled or repurposed treasures help protect the environment, by saving items sent to landfill and reducing contributions to plastic production.