Loose parts guides

Loose Parts Play Toolkit

Brilliant free 72-page pdf on the value of loose parts to children’s play, providing practical guidance to those who work with children and young people of all ages. By Theresa Casey & Juliet Robertson, produced by the Scottish Government in partnership with Inspiring Scotland. September 2016.

Loose parts play - a toolkit

Comprehensive report & toolkit from Play Scotland which covers

• the theory of loose parts
• loose parts play – an embedded approach
• loose parts play – getting it right for every child
• storytelling with loose parts
• the benefits of loose parts play – a mind map
• play themes and loose parts play

Resources for playing – providing loose parts to support children’s play

A toolkit ‘developed to support adults in the play, early years and education sectors to provide loose parts play within their settings.’ Play Wales, July 2017 (based on the Loose Parts Play Toolkit, above).

6 Best Books Supporting Loose Parts Play Outdoors

"I have found that for children who have little experience with loose parts play, especially outdoors, introducing the concept through story is an efficient strategy. This post shares what I have found to be the best books for supporting unstructured loose parts play outdoors." Megan Zeni, Room to Play.

Loose Parts = Creativity + Discovery + Imagination

A great guide for parents discussing the benefits and giving ideas for loose parts play at home. A collaboration between Nature Play SA and Department for Education - Government of South Australia.