Loose parts and materials could include but are not exclusive to:

The recycling bin is a fabulous place to start:
bottle caps
straws
cardboard tubes
empty containers and bottles
baby food jars
marker caps
packaging products like bubble wrap, foam peanuts, wrapping paper scraps, cardboard and Styrofoam inserts
cardboard boxes and scraps in a variety of sizes
recycled spools and wheels from thread and ribbon
plastic cups and lids
corks
cans (make sure there are no sharp edges)
egg cartons
rubber bands
paper scraps
soda can tabs
Texture Art for Kids

Your kitchen cupboards, craft and toy boxes and household closets are also likely to be good places to search for items:
fabric remnants
silk scarves
ribbons
glass gems and mosaic tiles
doilies and handkerchiefs
yarn, embroidery thread, twine, rope
curtain rings
bowls, containers, and baking tins
spoons, forks, potato mashers, hand mixers, scoops
funnels
old picture frames (glass/backs removed)
hair elastics and scrunchies
paper clips
bangles, costume jewelry
beads, pompoms, pipe cleaners and craft gems
balls
marbles
napkin rings
golf tees
puzzle and game pieces
clothes pins

Building and household project remnants can also be great loose parts to consider:
wood scraps
nuts and bolts
wire (make sure there are no sharp ends)
ceramic tiles
magnets
washers
dowels
PVC pipes
wooden pegs
paint sample cards


The outdoors is a great place to stock up on interesting loose parts, especially when incorporating natural objects:
rocks in a variety of sizes and textures
leaves
fresh and dried flowers
pine cones
seeds, dried beans
pods, acorns, chestnuts
dirt
sand
sea glass
sticks, logs, tree cookies
shells
feathers

學習者無需使用標準 Outschool 工具以外的任何應用程式或網站。

They may need assistance depending on the theme and what they are creating.