Loose parts

Can This Industrial Designer Get Children Back Outside?

Bright Idea

Here's an idea that caught our eye this week: A new invention from a young designer who hopes her invention will spur children to play outdoors with sticks. Read more

A Celebration of Sticks (and Rocks and Pinecones . . . )

Feature Story

Loose parts stimulate creative play, and nature is one of the best sources for low-cost, high-value loose parts. Read more