Unlocking Creativity (Loose Parts) (Childminders)

Unlock the potential of loose parts play and see children's creativity and problem-solving skills flourish. Ready to transform your early years setting?

Course overview

Loose parts play is a transformative approach in early years settings, involving open-ended materials like sticks, stones, fabric scraps, and bottle caps. These 'loose parts' allow children to use their imagination and creativity, turning ordinary items into extraordinary tools for play.

This course will explain what loose parts are and what the benefits of loose parts play including how it can stimulate brain growth and development and how it can save money and our environment by 'reducing: reusing and recycling' our waste and learning.

What are loose parts?

Loose parts are everyday objects that children can manipulate and use in countless ways. Unlike traditional toys, they offer limitless possibilities, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and cognitive development.

Benefits of loose parts play

Children can benefit from loose parts play as it:

• fosters creativity and children can transform simple objects into anything they imagine
• encourages problem-solving by experimenting with materials helps develop critical thinking
• supports development as it enhances cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth
• is eco-friendly and cost-effective making it a sustainable choice