There are probably hinges all over your early learning setting, and there’s a chance you’ve never considered them loose parts–but they are.

One way to let kids explore hinges is to simply allow them to engage with existing hinges in your environment. Point them out. Discuss how they work, what materials they are made of, and how they are attached. Let them open and close and generally explore hinged objects. This offers valuable STEM information and gives kids more knowledge about how the world works.

Another way is to make prefabricated hinges available (or explore ways of making them with common classroom materials) for kids when tinkering and building. Here’s an Amazon Associates link to some sweet acrylic self-adhesive hinges that look ideal for kid-built projects.

Hinges At Play

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