MOBILE LOOSE PARTS PLAY CARTS FOR EARLY LEARNING

ALL THE CRITICAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN THE 21ST CENTURY ARE LEARNT IN THE EARLY YEARS

Nüdel creates deconstructable, mobile play carts that transform any early learning space into a creative, loose parts, play space for 1-12 year olds.*

✓ Self regulation and growth mindset
✓ Creative, unstructured play
​✓ STEM and 21st Century skills
✓ Playground equipment extension
✓ Indoor and outdoor
​✓​ Durable, kid-safe, versatile​
​✓​ First principles thinking

WITH NÜDEL MOBILE PLAYGROUND & CLASSROOM CARTS
​ KIDS CAN CREATE ANYTHING IMAGINABLE

​Nüdel creates deconstructable, mobile play carts that can be reconfigured in endless ways to encourage self-directed learning. It contains research-backed specially selected materials to stimulate children’s development.

Inside the Nüdel Kart:
340 play pieces
For up to 30 children
Perfect for a whole class
​Children 3-12 years

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Inside the Nüdel Rover:
140 play pieces
For up to 8 children
Perfect for small groups
Children 1-12 years
​(For professional use only)

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EARLY LEARNING
​(Children 1-6 years*)

With the endless possibilities of loose parts play, Nüdel resources create an environment to support children to learn those foundation skills such as self regulation, growth mindset, social skills, creativity and problem solving.

Nüdels research backed, meticulously designed pieces work seamlessly in an early learning centre to develop these skills with their peers. 

Why Educators Love Nüdel Kart: 40 Second Viewing (The video above features the Nüdel Kart V1.)

EDUCATORS

Nüdel resources instantly transform any space into a deeply engaging loose parts play space specifically focused on imagination and creative expression. Unlike recycled and household loose parts, the Nüdel pieces are specifically designed not to look like anything, are non-gendered and non-themed, and therefore allow the child complete freedom to explore, experiment and imagine. It also makes a perfect playground extension, rainy day play space, after school care resource and pastoral care/therapeutic tool.

What other resource provides such value and versatility?​

What children learn:

STEM
INCLUSIVITY
CREATIVITY
LEADERSHIP
IMAGINATION
PLAY
RESILIENCE
COLLABORATION
SELF REGULATION
LOOSE PARTS
SOCIALISATION
​FIRST PRINCIPLES THINKING

Where you can use it:

PLAYGROUND
INDOORS
PASTORAL CARE
RAINY DAY SOLUTION
SELF REGULATION ACTIVITIES
TIME OUT
​OUTDOORS

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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH NÜDEL

NÜDEL ADVANTAGES
​​Safety Accredited. Teacher Approved. Loved by Children

​INCLUSIVE PLAY
​All abilities, children adapt carts to develop their skills.

DEEP ENGAGEMENT
​Hours of play and learning with infinite possibilities.

ALL YEAR LEVELS
​I​deal for ages 1-12*
​Small group and large group options available.

CHILD SAFE
​Designed & independently tested to strict international standards. Natural and non-toxic materials.

ONE TEACHER
​Up to 30 children supervised easily with one facilitator.

FULLY SUPPORTED
Educators manual linked to curriculum.

VERSATILE
​Mobile and compact for spaces big and small, indoor and outdoor.

SIMPLE TO USE
​Easily packed up by children within minutes.

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UNSTRUCTURED, CHILD DIRECTED LEARNING

Evidenced Based

The amount of unstructured (real) play that children are now engaging in has decreased over time and is having an impact on child development and their future potential. For example, the ability to engage with others and believe in themselves, to communicate, focus, imagine, cooperate, negotiate and to develop their own identity and self-belief.(Grey, 2013). 

Let them Explore

Children have an unstoppable urge to explore, experiment, imagine and play. Child directed play is fundamental to the healthy development and wellbeing of individuals and communities. It helps children to learn about the world around them and their place in it. When they are in a ‘play space’, they are engaged, curious and experimental. Play helps children to process what’s happening in their world. (Lester, S. and Russell, W., 2010)

Unlock Potential

When playing, children can be anyone or anything. They are problem solvers and problem posers. Play unlocks the imagination, stimulates and quenches curiosity and reveals talents. For those who have experienced trauma, they can relax, be safe and have fun while developing crucial life skills for the 21st century. (World Economic Forum, 2018)

Furthermore, Nüdel resources are game-changers for those children who don't fit the traditional mould of learning.

THE POWER OF LOOSE PARTS PLAY

Early learning educators have known about the benefits of loose parts play for decades and instantly understand the power of Nüdel resources and their ability to amplify play-based learning.

Loose Parts is simply a name for stimulating materials that children can manipulate in endless ways. Through this process they learn the foundational principles of how the world works. Loose parts are open ended and reusable in an infinite number of ways. Unlike other educational resources that can sit unused, the Nüdels allows children to have a different learning experience everyday without losing interest, making it a smart investment over the long term.

It is precisely because of their open-endedness that loose parts engage the highest forms of thinking and interaction such as creativity, problem solving, social skills and emotional intelligence. Loose parts play and Nüdel resources support STEM learning through authentic engagement in real world challenges.

Loose parts are also excellent for psycho-social support for children from traumatised and disadvantaged backgrounds allowing them to express themselves in a safe, open ended and creative environment. 

HOW NÜDEL RESOURCES CAN SUPPORT YOU
Growth Mindset, Self-regulation, team learning, creativity, problem solving, STEM

Nüdels come with a full teacher training manual linked to curriculum.
Here are some examples below:

Conduct a Performance

Age Group: ​​3-5 yr olds
Themes: ​The Arts - Drama English​
Extension Ideas: Do some miming – other children can guess what/who they are. Relate this to fairytales and favourite stories if you wish.

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​✓ TEAMWORK
​✓ IMAGINATION
​✓ ​ORGANISATION

Make a machine

Age Group: ​3-5 yr olds
Subjects: ​Design and Technologies, Creative Thinking​
Extension Ideas: ​Decide what machine your school or community could use most. Make the machine out of the Nüdel Kart. Add more recycled materials to your design, such as cardboard or containers.​

​​​✓ INITIATIVE
​✓ SELF MOTIVATION
​✓ ​CREATIVITY

An Obstacle Course

Age Group: 3-5 yr olds
Subjects: Health and Physical Education
Extension Ideas: Play games outside that require children to go under and over objects. Explore songs such as ‘We’re Going on a Lion Hunt’ or books of the same theme such as ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’.

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​✓ CREATIVE THINKING
​✓ BALANCE
​​✓ ​PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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SUPERVISOR MANUAL

Learn more about how to use a Nüdel Kart

Download the latest PDF of this manual
​Previously titled "Teacher & Facilitator Manual"

NÜDEL IN ACTION

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NÜDEL KART INCURSIONS

WOULD YOU LIKE OUR TEAM TO BRING A NÜDEL KART TO YOU?

SESSIONS
Our most common program consist of 3 x 90 minute facilitated sessions over a day.
​We can tailor programs for schools, holiday programs, after school care...even weddings and birthday parties!

SIZE
The incursion accommodates up to 30 children per session.

​For an additional cost larger groups can be catered for with more Nüdel Karts.

FOCUS
​The sessions can be focused around ‘Free Play’ (most popular), prototyping, and building to performing arts.

​The options are endless and our team will be flexible to suit your needs.

DELIVERING STEM AND 21st SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PLAY BASED LEARNING

A full day includes 3 x 90 minute sessions for Metropolitan and Regional Victorian locations. 
Half, single, multi day or full term incursions are available.

STARTING AT $6/CHILD

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The video above features the Nüdel Kart prototype.

WE ARE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Nüdel Kart is a social enterprise created by Playground Ideas, a non-profit organisation with 10 years of global experience designing and building playgrounds. 100% of the profits go towards creating stimulating play spaces for children around the world. As of 2021 we have supported more than 4700 projects, across 143 countries, impacting an estimated 2.3 million children. Nüdel Kart was designed by Playground Ideas founder, Marcus Veerman and children's product designer, Emma Ribbens. Read more >

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GET CREATIVE, GET COLLABORATIVE, GET FUN

*The Nüdel Rover is suitable for children 1-12 years but requires active professional supervision and risk assessment. The Nüdel Rover can be configured in millions of different ways and so might present different risks and hazards to different ages of children, with varying levels of competency and development.