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Loose Parts

Build a Mini World

Use loose parts to spark imagination and storytelling through open-ended play.

Build a Mini World
Low prepDuration
●Ages 3–6Age group
●Loose PartsLearning area

Provide shallow baskets or trays filled with loose natural materials and simple wooden props.

Observe as children construct imaginary landscapes, narrating stories and collaborating with peers.

Extend learning by asking open questions: Who lives here? What happens when the river rises?

What you'll need

Baskets or shallow trays
Bark, pebbles, gumnuts, shells
Small wooden figures or loose parts

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