In Willow, our young learners journeyed into the world of creativity and innovation. The focus of this adventure? Loose parts.
Loose parts are materials that offer endless possibilities—they can be moved, carried, combined, redesigned, lined up, taken apart, and put back together in numerous ways. Loose parts inspire inventive thinking, imaginative play, and learning.
Willow’s dedicated Maker Space offers trays and baskets brimming with recycled items, buttons, boxes, vinyl, natural objects, fabrics, ribbons, and an assortment of other loose parts were set out. This rich variety stimulates and challenges the children’s creativity.
Students were invited to use loose parts for self-portraits which gave the children the freedom to utilize diverse items to represent their body parts and encouraged them to “think outside the box.” The process of creating art became a journey of self-expression and discovery. In addition to self-portraits, many children continued to create other projects such as a “Rainbow Ball,” showcasing the collaborative potential of the new Maker Space.
In reflection meetings, students shared their diverse loose parts creations, sparking inspiration, admiration, and heightened interest within the group. Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving masterpieces in Willow!