These simple tips can spark an exploration station in your home!
Are you wondering what to do with all the food packaging, boxes, and random things from the holidays?
What a great time to start a little art / loose part collection for your little ones to create and explore! Throw in some plastic bottles, paper towel or tissue rolls, rocks, and branches, and watch the magic happen! Children love to create new and exciting roles for old materials. Think of different textures you can add as well, maybe aluminum foil, cotton balls, or yarn— I mean, the sky’s the limit.
You may be surprised at how much time you have to fold the laundry or enjoy and finish a cup of coffee before it gets cold. You can always store the materials in a plastic storage container and tuck them away when they’re not being used. Easy dump and clean up for the win.
I will always have an undying love for loose parts.
A buffet of wonder and choice
An isle of endless possibilities to create.
A flame that ignites discovery.
A space that empowers the creativity and minds of children.
Rocks become cascading mountains.
Leaves become hair on self portraits.
Nuts and bolts transform into staircases that lead dinosaurs to magical lands in Asia.
The imagination is a beautiful playscape for creativity and wonder! I enjoy watching as the blueprint of their ideas come to life.
I hope you give it a try and come back to share all the amazing ideas your little ones have.
