loose parts assortment

It’s no secret that small children are fascinated with found objects. With our assortment of loose parts play objects and toys, you can create a natural environment for children in an early education program or classroom setting to engage with and explore fascinating found objects. Our loose parts incorporate a wide selection of pebbles, rocks, wood pieces, wicker balls, stackable tubes, metal hardware, colorful fabric flowers, and so much more!

Stimulate Their Curiosity with Loose Parts
The beauty of loose parts is that, not only are they eye-catching and fascinating to small children, but they offer an open-ended style of play. There is no singular puzzle to solve or task to complete. Loose parts make great early education toys and manipulatives in that they allow children to test out stacking pieces together, as well as play on their own terms.

When it comes to early childhood development toys, conventional attitudes and wisdom are changing as more and more experts and programs embrace loose parts play. On a foundational level, it’s a natural form of exploration and wonder, and natural manipulatives like these can provide small children with a fulfilling expression of creativity and reasoning. Shop our selection of loose parts for everything from “found objects” to building blocks, beads, and assorted play food pieces. Watch as your children use loose parts to express themselves in new and exciting patterns.