<![CDATA[General Background: Creativity is an important aspect of early childhood development that can be stimulated through meaningful play and flexible learning experiences. Specific Background: Loose parts media provide children aged 4–5 years with opportunities to explore, manipulate, combine, and transform various natural and recycled materials in learning activities. Knowledge Gap: The article addresses the use of loose parts within center-based learning, particularly the creativity center, and describes how children's creativity is manifested through classroom activities. Aims: This study aims to describe the utilization of loose parts media and their contribution to children's creativity at TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal 1 Candi. Results: Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through participatory observation, interviews, and documentation and analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. Loose parts were used through activities that encouraged children to generate ideas, use materials flexibly, produce distinctive works, and elaborate their creations. Among 11 observed children, 8 were categorized as Very Well Developed and 3 as Developed as Expected. Novelty: The study provides a contextual description of loose parts utilization in a creativity-centered learning setting through concrete examples of children's creative activities. Implications: The findings indicate that flexible loose parts activities can provide meaningful opportunities for children to explore, express ideas, and create works according to their imagination. Key Findings Highlights : Children transformed natural and recycled materials into varied creative works. Exploration encouraged diverse ideas and flexible use of available materials. Eight of 11 children reached the Very Well Developed category, while three reached Developed as Expected. Keywords : Loose Parts Media, Children’s Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Center-Based Learning, Creative Activities]]>
