Is your recycling bin the best toy store in the house? In this episode, I explore the magic of loose parts play and how open-ended materials like boxes, sticks and bottle caps spark creativity, problem-solving and resilience in ways no store-bought toy can match.

Play Happens is hosted by Jessica Degenhardt — Primary Educator, Masters in Special & Inclusive Education and passionate play advocate.

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