Elements of a Natural Play Space
Examples of Loose Parts
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Branches for fort building.Locust Grove |
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Baskets of loose parts for playtime.Locust Grove |
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Cubbies for nature treasuresBrookside Gardens |
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Movable tree cookies for a child's own path.Locust Grove |
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Rocks can serve dual purposesIrvine Nature Center |
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Movable tree cookies can serve many purposes.Irvine Nature CenterBaltimore County |
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Loose Parts can be set up for temporary displays.Photo courtesy of Parks and People Foundation |
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Seashells, rocks and pine cones become a small world in the sand. |
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Loose parts for art projects.
Photo compliments of Krisna Becker. |
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Even plants can be loose parts.
Photo compliments of Krisna Becker. |
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