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Urges/Schema and Loose Parts Play

Uncategorized / Kate Webber

In this post, we’ll briefly explain what urges and schema are, emphasise the importance of observing them in action, share how you can easily spot them during loose parts play, and give examples of how they can inform your planning.

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Finding Junk – Behind the play

Uncategorized / Kate Webber

If you’re wanting some tips about where and how to source loose parts from, then this the first of many posts that will get you kick started!

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Playful Adults

Uncategorized / Kate Webber

This post will get you thinking about the adult’s role while kids play, and the power of children seeing playful adults.

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Starting a Shed

Uncategorized / Kate Webber

Let’s break down how we can bring more loose parts play to schools in Aotearoa.

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Storing Loose Parts

Uncategorized / Kate Webber

Storage – Our number one question, and roadblock when starting a shed. So let’s explore some options and see what might work for you.

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Health & Safety and Loose Parts Play

Uncategorized / Kate Webber

Starting a loose parts shed is great, but it’s easy for schools to overlook the importance of establishing secure systems to ensure the shed remains safe and sustainable, even if something goes wrong.

Here are our FIVE key attributes for maintaining a safe and successful loose parts shed:

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