Workshop | Using Loose Parts in Learning & Teaching


This is an interactive workshop for early childhood educators who are curious about loose parts play.  You will enjoy this 3-hour interactive play workshop!

The workshop is available throughout the year at Tinker Yard, Singapore.   It could also be conducted at your preferred venue for a minimum of 10 participants.

Ask for upcoming workshop dates today. Please send us an email to express interest and our team would get in touch to coordinate workshop dates and time.

Workshop Overview
  • What is Loose Parts Play
  • What are Loose Parts
  • Types of Loose Parts
  • Tinkering with Loose Parts
  • How to Use Loose Parts in the Early Years Programme
  • Creating Your Own Loose Parts Collection
You will have access to our collection of loose parts which includes these and more.





Our facilitator will share her knowledge and experience using loose parts in the early years.  Another highlight of this amazingly fun workshop is the opportunity to engage in loose parts play yourself.

Venue
The Tinker Yard
261 Waterloo Street, #02-27B Waterloo Centre, Singapore 180261

How to Register
The registration process is very simple. 

Just email us your full name, mobile phone number and follow up with payment via Interbank or ATM fund transfer into The Learning Caravan's bank account.

Please follow up with a payment of $55 (Singapore Dollars) and send us a snapshot of your payment slip to confirm your spot.

Our Bank Account Number
- International Fund Transfer -
Bank: DBS Bank
Bank Address: 6 Shenton Way, DBS Building, Singapore 068809
Swift Address: DBSSSGSG
Bank Account Name: The Learning Caravan Pte Ltd
Bank account Number: 100-902692-8

- Local (Singapore) Fund Transfer -
Bank: DBS Bank
Bank Account Name: The Learning Caravan Pte Ltd
Bank Account Type: Current
Bank Account Number: 100-902692-8

Please send your registration email to thelearningcaravan@gmail.com to book your spot.

Workshop At Your Own Venue
We will conduct the workshop at your preferred venue for a minimum group size of 10 educators. You can book your own date subject to availability.  The standard package includes transportation cost, 3-hour facilitation, free use of materials and certificates of participation.  We will pack our luggage with loads of loose parts and bring the workshop to you.

Standard Package (for 10 participants) | $650
Additional Participant | $50 per person
To have this workshop happen at your preschool, please send us an email to book a date. Our email address is thelearningcaravan@gmail.com.


Reviews
"Very explorative and open-ended and interesting !!! Enjoyed the sharing !!! Thanks so much Alyna" - Gurmit

"I had a lovely experience here.  It is my dream playroom. Hope I can replicate a small part into my classroom & home next time." - Xin Hua

"I am so in love and inspired by the session.  It was wonderful to connect with like-minded teachers/professionals and sharing ideas & stories with each other."

"Intentional 'space' to create. Children will be able to put thoughts into action." - Veena

 Read more reviews.


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 Studio
261 Waterloo Street, #02-27B Waterloo Centre, Singapore 180261
Click here for directions.
Email
thelearningcaravan@gmail.com

Phone
(65) 8133 4835

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