Environments and Materials

We’ve curated a collection of resources from our Teaching Preschools, Opal School and other curious minds for you to explore. Use these images, stories, tools, videos and articles as a spark — we hope you’ll find inspiration. This collection is intended to invite you to think alongside us about what happens when materials are used for tools for thinking within classroom environments.

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Black line Drawing: Where do I start?

Black line Drawing: Where do I start?

Exploring Paper

Exploring Paper

Starting with Loose Parts

Starting with Loose Parts

This tool was designed by TPP to offer a starting place and explore possibilities for using loose parts collage. Preparing an invitation to explore a…Read More.
Loose Parts Gallery

Loose Parts Gallery

What is possible at the light table?

What is possible at the light table?

Below is a video made by Teaching Preschool Partners to highlight possibilities for storytelling, light and color exploration, collaboration and creative problem solving that can…Read More.