KC-001 course

The Magic of Loose Parts

A five-part video series with Kimberley Crisp. Learn how everyday items spark extraordinary play.

$149 per person - $399 per team
Learn at your own pace, when you can from any device. No time limits. 

Bring true purpose to loose parts play

Loose parts are everywhere in early childhood settings — baskets of treasures, collections of bits and pieces, endless possibilities for play.
But here’s the thing: it’s not about the stuff.

When we offer loose parts without a clear purpose, they risk becoming just another activity.

When we start with heart, loose parts become a powerful way to spark creativity, connection, and meaningful learning for every child.

Who is this for?

Beginners and experienced teachers in ECE

Learning Time

This self-paced series is approximately 2-4 hours of learning time.

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner to experienced ECE teachers and leaders.

Take a look at what is inside the course: 

Inside, you’ll find:

In this reflective and practical series, Kimberley Crisp will guide you to step back and ask the big questions:

  • Why are we offering loose parts in our setting?
  • What do they mean for the children, whānau, and educators in our community?
  • How can loose parts reflect our values, our vision, and the stories of our place?
  • What does it look like to intentionally create play opportunities that matter?

This isn’t about simply collecting materials — it’s about knowing your ‘why’, so every loose part has a purpose and a place.

Whether you’re new to loose parts or looking to deepen and enrich your practice, this webinar will leave you inspired and equipped to make intentional choices that transform how children play, explore, and grow.

Join us for an evening of heart, meaning, and insight — and discover how to bring true purpose to loose parts play.
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records
About the presenter

Kimberley Crisp

Kimberley is a flower picking … candle burning … potion creating … animal loving bohemian at heart She and her partner and their 2 rescue fur babies Lincoln and Basil live a life by design creating adventures between their house bus Billie and their Tiny Home ‘ Tiny on Te Awa’ .

Her early childhood years was where she developed a wild love affair with nature. A passionate Nana who took her on beach picnics and where outside in the garden is where they literally lived their days together. Flowers and animals partnered with special Rituals create the ‘ anniversaries of the heart ‘ she so fondly shares today.

“May the beauty of what you love be what you do “ Rumi
A mantra Kimberley uses to guide all her work .
Kimberley has a Bachelors in Education ( ECE) and cofounder and creator of The Nest Private Kindergaten.
It was the the ‘ birth ‘ of this model that fast became the ‘ teaching ground ‘for not only her but hundreds of other professionals that would visit and see feel and hear a different’ way of being ‘ .
Kimberley’s creativity didn’t stop at The Nest she always wanted to establish a model outside the system with NO strings so ‘The Haven’ was birthed into being and this was a Home Schooling hub where children between 5-13 years of age cross pollinate OUTSIDE.

This was by far the most SIMPLE….
It was outside the system : OUTSIDE.
Kimberley has been to The Pikler Institute in Hungary multiple times to study and visited The Forest Kindergarten in Germany.
After 30 years of working with and alongside children and delivering Professional Development every weekend and in evenings Kimberley is now devoted to supporting individual teachers and teams sharing ALL her tried and true experience and supporting people to shine and be the authentic souls they are born to be. Kimberley believes the best teacher is the one that sees the light in those they are teaching.

What others said about this course:

Utimate training school makes it really simple for people to reach their full potential and deliver their message in a practical way.
— Grace Walsh
Utimate training school makes it really simple for people to reach their full potential and deliver their message in a practical way.
— Grace Walsh
Utimate training school makes it really simple for people to reach their full potential and deliver their message in a practical way.
— Grace Walsh

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