The term ‘heuristic play’ is often used in childcare circles, but rarely as part of normal speech by people or parents outside the industry. However, it is a type of play that probably all...

You may well have heard other parents or fellow educators talk about treasure baskets, and wondered what they are. Many people use these baskets as a fantastic way of stimulating interest in...

Often the simplest things in play can be the best, and playing with treasure baskets is something that babies seem to find so enjoyable and get amazingly engrossed in. But have you ever wondered...

When looking at loose parts play ideas on the internet and social media, there is often a huge proportion of provocations targeted at preschool age children. Often I have been asked, can...

There are many skills that are central to science that are fostered by children engaging in loose parts play. Some key ones include: InvestigatingExploringCreating and testing...

Loose parts play is one of the most exciting and versatile ways of getting children to become motivated, independent and excited in their learning. They become fully involved in what they are...