CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshop - Loose Parts, Big Possibilities: Playful Pathways to STEAM
Loose Parts, Big Possibilities: Playful Pathways to STEAM
A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators
What can children discover with buttons, tubes, sticks, lids, and other everyday treasures? Loose parts invite open-ended play that sparks imagination, problem-solving, and creativity. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore how loose parts create playful pathways into STEAM learning — helping children investigate, design, and build big ideas from small pieces.
This interactive session follows our proven structure:
45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how loose parts inspire STEAM exploration through play and inquiry.
15-Minute Video Reflection — See real-world examples of children learning with loose parts and discuss what you notice.
60-Minute Tinker & Take — Create your own loose parts kits and documentation tools to use in your program the very next day.
You’ll leave with:
A deeper understanding of how loose parts fuel children’s curiosity and STEAM thinking.
Practical strategies for setting up environments that maximize creativity and exploration.
Ready-to-use materials and inspiration you can bring directly into your classroom or program.