This set of 6 clear acrylic stacking tubes is perfect for collecting all sorts of specimens for observation or display. While children fill and refill the tubes they are developing awareness about color, sound, and spatial relationships. Using the tubes can also help with developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. They can be stacked for added interest and space saving, and are ideal for observation on a light table.

• FOR SCIENCE LOVERS AND COLLECTORS: Science fans and collectors of all ages will love collecting items such as acorns, leaves, sea glass, seeds, and much more.
STACKING: The nature of the lid and base make them perfect for stacking collections to save space.

• SEE THROUGH WINDOWS: The clear acrylic nature of these tubes make them the perfect item to store natural findings and other objects to enjoy for the short or long term.
• BUDDING SCIENTISTS: The perfect tool to get kids out in nature and exploring. Sometimes children like to observe nature before exploring it with their hands, and these tubes are perfect for such a use.
• WHAT'S INCLUDED: This set includes 6 tubes that are each 4-1/2 inches tall and 3 inches in diameter. The base and top are made of wood, and the tube is made of acrylic.

Natural Branches can inspire open ended learning! 17.6 oz (500 g) of natural branch cuttings are perfect for Loose Parts counting and sorting activities. Sizes range from approximately 8 inches L x ¼ inch W to 10 inches L x ½ inch W.

• INSPIRE: Loose Parts help children inspire imagination and creativity on their own terms and in their own unique way. Loose Parts create endless possibilities and invite creativity.
• CHILD CENTERED: Open-ended materials, environments, and experiences encourage problem solving and are child centered.
• LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Children involve themselves in concrete experiences using Loose Parts, which lead to explorations that occur naturally, as opposed to adult directed. However, adults do play important, intentional roles in preparing, guiding, and documenting open- ended learning experiences.
• MAKING CONNECTIONS: When children are encouraged to integrate play materials and areas in their own creative ways, they are experiencing open-ended learning.

10 white wicker balls perfect for Loose Parts Activities! Lightweight, hollow balls measure approximately 2-1/2 inches in diameter and come in a mesh bag.

• NATURAL MATERIALS: Natural wicker woven into hollow, lightweight balls that are great for Loose Parts counting and sorting activities. 10 balls total.
• INSPIRE: Loose Parts help children inspire imagination and creativity on their own terms and in their own unique way. Loose parts create endless possibilities and invite creativity.
• CHILD CENTERED: Open ended materials, environments, and experiences encourage problem solving and are child centered.
• LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Children involve themselves in concrete experiences using Loose Parts, which lead to explorations that occur naturally, as opposed to adult directed. However, adults do play important, intentional roles in preparing, guiding, and documenting open ended learning experiences.
• MAKING CONNECTIONS: When children are encouraged to integrate play materials and areas in their own creative ways, they are experiencing open-ended learning.

Beautiful assorted gemstones can inspire open ended learning! 2 lbs. (1 kg) of giant, polished gemstones are perfect for Loose Parts counting and sorting activities. Sizes range from approximately 1-1/2-inches L x 1 inch W to 2-1/4 inches L x 1-1/2 inches W.

• INSPIRE: Loose parts help children inspire imagination and creativity on their own terms and in their own unique way. Loose parts create endles possibilities and invite creativity.
• CHILD CENTERED: Open-ended materials, environments, and experiences encourage problem solving and are child centered.
• LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Children involve themselves in concrete experiences using loose parts, which lead to explorations that occur naturally, as opposed to adult directed. However, adults do play important, intentional roles in preparing, guiding, and documenting open ended learning experiences.
• MAKING CONNECTIONS: When children are encouraged to integrate play materials and areas in their own creative ways, they are experiencing open-ended learning.

2 lbs. of polished pebbles perfect for Loose Parts counting and sorting activities. Large pebbles come in storage jar measuring 3 inches in diameter and 5-1/4 inches tall. Sizes range from approximately 1/2-inch L x 1/4-inch W to 2 inches L x 1-inch W.

• INSPIRE: Loose Parts help children inspire imagination and creativity on their own terms and in their own unique way. Loose Parts create endless possibilities and invite creativity.
• CHILD CENTERED: Open-ended materials, environments, and experiences encourage problem solving and are child centered.
• LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Children involve themselves in concrete experiences using Loose Parts, which lead to explorations that occur naturally, as opposed to adult directed. However, adults do play important, intentional roles in preparing, guiding, and documenting open-ended learning experiences.
• MAKING CONNECTIONS: When children are encouraged to integrate play materials and areas in their own creative ways, they are experiencing open-ended learning.

This beechwood tray is perfect for Loose Parts! The 10 frame tray is a wonderful resource to help children explore, learn and practice number bonds to 10 in an enjoyable and meaningful way. Children can use the tray to collect items both inside and outside, and carry them back safely for future learning opportunities. Measures 15 inches x 6 inches x ½-inches.

• CREATIVE COUNTING: Provides opportunities for children to practice counting and sorting with real objects that attract their interest.
• INSPIRE: Loose Parts help children inspire imagination and creativity on their own terms and in their own unique way. Loose Parts create endless possibilities and invite creativity.
• CHILD CENTERED: Open ended materials, environments, and experiences encourage problem solving and are child centered.
• LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Children involve themselves in concrete experiences using Loose Parts, which lead to explorations that occur naturally, as opposed to adult directed. However, adults do play important, intentional roles in preparing, guiding, and documenting open-ended learning experiences.
• MAKING CONNECTIONS: When children are encouraged to integrate play materials and areas in their own creative ways, they are experiencing open-ended learning.

Children will be drawn to 12 separately-bagged natural specimens. This set will help children develop classifying and observational skills. Latin names are included in the set.

Set includes:

• Lily Centers (soymida febrifuga) - Fruits that grow on the Indian Redwood (pod)
• Spiral Conch Shell (pugilina cochlidium) - A species of sea snail (shell)
• Butterfly Bark Slice (salacia chinensis linn) - Bark off a woody butterfly tree/shrub that is found in India (bark slice)
• Pear Pods (hydropera) - Varied pods from numerous plants (seed/pod)
• Lotus Seed Pods (nelumbium speciosum wild) - Distinctive dried seed heads of lotus plants (seed pod)
• Cinnamon Sticks (cinnamonum cassia) - An evergreen tree that provides aromatic bark that is used as a spice (bark)
• Angel Wings (oroxylum indicum) - The seed from inside seed pods on a tropical tree (seed)
• Grand Windmill (terminalia arjuna) - Fruit from the Arjun tree, sometimes used for medical purposes (dried fruit)
• Ata Fruit Slice (annona squamosa) - A fruit also known as a "sugar apple" (fruit)
• Ear White Seashell (melampus) - The shell of a type of snail/slug, usually found in Hawaii (shell)
• Pine Cone (pinus) - Small pine cone/seed from pine tree (cone/seed)
• Camel Foot (toddalia asiatica) - Fruit from a climbing South African orange tree, which tastes like an orange/lemon cross (dried fruit)