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The word heuristic comes from the Greek word eurisko which means, I discover – (the same origin as the word eureka!). So, heuristic play is where children explore and discover things for themselves – and you sit back and watch rather than get involved.
Heuristic play can be great when you have other children visiting. Try to have several of each object so there’s no need for the children to share. They can watch how others use objects and might copy them.
Some suitable resources for heuristic play include gift bags, curtain rings, coasters, spoons, clean plastic bottles or boxes and pieces of fabric.