Natural Loose Parts - Various Designs
Description
Natural wooden loose parts play involves using simple, unstructured materials to inspire creativity and imagination in children. These materials are versatile and open-ended, allowing children to explore, manipulate, and create in countless ways.
What our OT says:
Enhances Fine Motor Skills
- Manipulating small objects like wooden blocks, sticks, and other natural items helps children develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. This is crucial for tasks such as writing, buttoning clothes, and using utensils.
Promotes Sensory Development
- Engaging with different textures and shapes stimulates the sensory system. This can help children with sensory processing issues to better understand and respond to sensory input from their environment.
Encourages Creativity and Imagination
- Open-ended play with loose parts allows children to use their imagination and creativity. They can build, design, and create without limitations, which fosters innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Supports Cognitive Development
- Activities like sorting, categorising, and building with loose parts enhance cognitive skills such as spatial awareness, pattern recognition, and logical thinking. These skills are foundational for academic learning and everyday problem-solving.
Improves Social Skills
- Collaborative play with loose parts encourages communication, negotiation, and teamwork. Children learn to share, take turns, and work together to achieve common goals, which are essential social skills.
Facilitates Emotional Regulation
- Engaging in focused, hands-on activities can be calming and help children regulate their emotions. This is particularly beneficial for children who struggle with anxiety or emotional outbursts.
Encourages Independence and Confidence
- Self-directed play with loose parts allows children to make their own decisions and solve problems independently. This builds confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
Styles:
- Teardrops 12pc
- Space 12pc
- Honeycomb 12pc
- Acorn 12pc
- Cone 12pc
- Bullet 12pc
- Trees 10pc
- Christmas Balls 3 cm 10 pc
- Pendant 10 pc
- Bell. 10pc
- Light Bulb 10 pc
- apples 10 pc
- pears 10 pc
- Geometric Solids 10 pc
Customer Reviews
I bought the beautifully made acorns.
They are cute! I turned them into Christmas tree decorations
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Apologies but in my review below Yvette should read Ezette.
Excellent service from Yvette, thank you. Our grandson loved his Christmas present of the tunnel!
Beautifully made. Our learners are going to have so much fun playing with these
My son loves these, we put them in all his textures to have hum pick it out.
Very interesting for toddler to put together and to learn the different characters
Both my granddaughters aged 1 and 3 love this!
Excellent service, thank you.
I was pleasantly surprised by how engaged my 1year old son was with this toy. He spent so much time taking the veggies out and trying to fit them back into the holes, even testing out different ones. It kept him busy as he packed the veggies in and out repeatedly. It's a simple yet clever toy that holds his attention for longer than I expected. Highly recommend it!
The variety of activities keeps my 1 year old son entertained and engaged. I love that it's not just fun but also educational, helping him with fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving. The quality is fantastic, and it's sturdy enough to handle the rough play of a curious toddler. It’s definitely a toy I’d recommend to any parent looking for something that can grow with their child!
We absolutely love this swing! so great for tummy swinging.
My child (14 months) absolutely loves this game!
I'm very happy with the quality and I'm sure the gifts will be enjoyed.
Customer Reviews
I bought the beautifully made acorns.
They are cute! I turned them into Christmas tree decorations