Who would ever imagine how much concentration toddlers can show when playing with a pile of junk? Heuristic play is, in effect, a collection of everyday items that when carefully put together can be an amazing activity to support toddlers’ learning and development.
WHEN AND HOW
Heuristic play is useful for children who are now walking and so have a reasonable level of co-ordination. This means it is usually ideal for toddlers from 15 months up until they become interested in role play. The starting point for heuristic play is to build a large collection of objects that while being safe will prove challenging and fascinating.
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