Most everyday people don’t know what the term ‘heuristic play’ means. However, almost everybody will witness it at some times in their lives. It is something that has always existed, and...
Category: Loose Parts
If you are looking for a bit of extra inspiration for what to put in your treasure basket then you have come to the right place. Having used treasure baskets over many years, I have tried out a...
There are so many random things you can use for loose parts play! There will be items all round your house, in your shed, in the back of cupboards, in your kitchen – wherever there are odds and...
I genuinely think that if you were restricted to just one resource to teach children with, probably the number one choice would be playdough. It is just so tactile, and flexible, and children...
If you are interested in loose parts play, you may well have wondered how to best support it outside. How easily can it be achieved? What resources or skills do you need to get it going? What...
The term ‘heuristic play’ is often used in childcare circles, but rarely as part of normal speech by people or parents outside the industry. However, it is a type of play that probably all...