This set of bamboo channels is perfect for loose parts and open ended play. These large bamboo pieces includes 4 x 100cm lengths of natural bamboo plus 4 x 50cm lengths of bamboo. Children can create their own channel system, towers, ball tracks or bridges – the possibilities are endless. As these bamboo channels are suitable for use with water, they are excellent for outdoor play. We do recommend to bring them inside after use and to dry thoroughly. Natural bamboo will weather and change colour of time, however this is normal and will not affect the functionality of the product. Bamboo is an environmentally friendly and sustainable option for the classroom. These bamboo channels can also be used with our set of 3 stands to create large ball or water channels. Excellent for loose parts and STEM activities. Children can explore and problem solve. Playing with loose parts promotes creative thinking, invention and problem solving. The materials or parts do not have specified uses or come with instructions. They are open ended and can be used with a variety of other resources. They can be built, redesigned, balanced, lined up, and taken apart and put back together in endless ways. Large or small, size does not matter either. There is no right or wrong way to play with loose parts. Children can explore dramatic play, maths, science, physics, pattern making, sorting, engineering, language and communication. Perfect for STEM and STEAM activities. These type of resources help children to understand how the world works through exploration and problem solving. As there are no set instructions, these open ended resources can be almost anything. Texture, colour, weight, line and shape are all explored in complex play. This type of play is suitable for both group and individual learning, with children being able to lead solve problems with creative thinking. This item supports a STEM and a STEAM based approach in early childhood. It encourages and develops the problem solving, perseverance and creative thinking that are integral to STEM and STEAM. This curriculum integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Art, and the resources need to be able to support these different fields as one integrated pedagogy. Early STEM and STEAM based resources help to encourage this type of learning through play in young children and helps to support children to become confident learners.
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