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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Exploring Color

Exploring Color

Black line Drawing: Where do I start?

Black line Drawing: Where do I start?

Exploring Paper

Exploring Paper

Exploring Paper is a resource designed to ignite children’s curiosity and expression through the versatile medium of paper. This engaging approach invites children to discover…Read More.
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