Making Patterns & Loose Parts Bin

We have been learning all about patterns! Patterns are everywhere and can be shown in many different ways. 
"It is only a pattern if it repeats!"- A.F

Loose Parts Play Bin at Copperfield School

Our Loose Parts Play Bin has arrived! We are the first and only school in Calgary that will have a Loose Parts Play Bin and we are very fortunate to pilot this project in collaboration with The Calgary Deep South Coalition. Their mission is to help build a strong community that supports families in providing young children with nurturing, caring environments for healthy development.

The Loose Parts Bin is on the back compound to the side of one of the gym exits. The actual bin remains outside but the loose parts materials will only be out in the bin during school hours. Some of the materials we currently have include: buckets, fabric, a couple of skipping ropes and PVC piping. We hope to add to this as the year progresses.  

Loose parts offer unique opportunities of play:

-          They allow children to manipulate their environment.

-          Loose parts are inclusive. All ages and abilities can engage with loose parts. There is no right or wrong way to use the parts. All kindergarten students might use a PVC pipe as a slide for little pebbles, while older students may use the pipes to make the frame of a fort. 

-          Loose Parts play encourages development across all five areas of development.

-          Loose Parts play encourages problem solving and creative thinking.

We hope the students at Copperfield School enjoy using their creativity, design thinking and learning to work with others through this project.