Loose Parts Collection

Loose Parts Collection – Encouraging Open-Ended Exploration & Creativity

The Loose Parts Collection is an inspiring set of natural and tactile resources designed to promote open-ended play, creativity, and problem-solving. Children thrive in hands-on environments where they can freely explore, group, sort, count, build, and create, developing key early learning skills through self-directed discovery.

Perfect for treasure baskets, heuristic play, sensory investigations, and transient art, this versatile kit provides countless opportunities for curiosity, creativity, and hands-on exploration.

Encouraging Independent Learning Through Play

• Supports Open-Ended Play – Allows children to take control of their learning, using natural objects for sorting, stacking, building, and exploring.
• Encourages Sensory Exploration – The varied textures, shapes, and weights of the materials stimulate tactile engagement and sensory learning.
• Develops Mathematical Thinking – Supports counting, pattern-making, comparison, and classification skills through hands-on play.
• Enhances Fine Motor Skills – Activities such as threading, stacking, and balancing help build hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Inspires Creative Expression – Loose parts can be used to create transient art, storytelling scenes, and imaginative designs.

What’s Included in the Loose Parts Collection?

This comprehensive set features a variety of natural and sensory-rich materials, providing endless possibilities for open-ended play:

• Two Sets of Threading Pebbles – Ideal for fine motor skill development and pattern-making.
• Two Sets of Natural Sorting Stones – Encourages classification, grouping, and exploration of natural textures.
• Two Sets of Two-Tone Counting Stones – A versatile resource for counting, sorting, and early numeracy activities.
• Count & Thread Stones – Helps children develop early number sense and hand-eye coordination.
• Threading Kebabs – Supports fine motor control and problem-solving skills.
• Dinosaur Bones Discovery Set – A fantastic addition for sensory play, measurement activities, and imaginative storytelling.
• Natural Tinker Tray – Encourages organisation, sorting, and display of small loose parts.
• Natural Flower Tray – Provides a beautifully crafted space for arranging and exploring natural materials.
• Natural Sorting Tray – Helps children classify objects based on their own ideas and reasoning.
• Natural Focus Frames – Designed to highlight interesting patterns and details in natural materials.
• Rustic Bowls – Ideal for storing, sorting, and exploring materials in a sensory-rich way.

Key Features & Benefits

• Encourages Independent, Self-Directed Learning – Children can experiment, test ideas, and make discoveries on their own terms.
• Versatile for Multiple Learning Areas – Perfect for use in maths, sensory exploration, creativity, and storytelling.
• Supports Loose Parts Play – A fundamental approach to early childhood learning, where objects have no predefined use, allowing for limitless possibilities.
• Durable & Natural Materials – Designed for long-lasting, sustainable play, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
• Perfect for Early Years & Beyond – A valuable resource for nurseries, preschools, and home learning environments.

Why Choose the Loose Parts Collection?

This beautifully curated set provides everything children need to explore, create, and learn through natural play. Whether used for counting, sorting, transient art, or sensory exploration, the Loose Parts Collection fosters curiosity, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking in a truly open-ended way.

Inspire hands-on discovery and encourage independent learning with this thoughtfully designed Loose Parts Collection—where every child’s imagination leads the way