Play Scotland Loose Parts Leaflet

Loose parts are materials that when given to our children they can become anything they wish from creating and making a robot to constructing their own den. Loose parts can be used freely to create, explore textures and develop curiosity and imagination. Children can make their own decision about how to use loose parts. Loose parts can provide great sensory play experiences.

This leaflet pulls together information on what loose parts are, the theory, the benefits and ideas on how they can be used.