Loose Parts and Koi Fish

Beautiful things quietly support specific learning, socialising, self-management, focus and creativity. 

How do you use loose parts for conversations? Provocations? Connecting with unit thinking?

Provocations on a wet and rainy day.



Bringing it inside for those wanting to continue and explore and choose new materials.





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