Systematic Review of Research into the Impact of Loose Parts Play
Jenny Louise Gibson, Megan Cornell, Tim Gill
· 2022
★ NIFPlay Rating: 5
Rating Scale
10 Rigorous play-specific science
6–9 General biological science
5 Sound play research (uncontrolled)
1–4 Less rigorous / indirect
0 Indirect but high value
Systematic review of evidence on loose parts play — open-ended use of moveable materials — finding benefits for physical activity, creativity, social skills, and problem-solving in children.
