Description
Pieces that awaken curiosity and creativity
Heuristic play is a wonderful opportunity to capitalize on young children’s curiosity about the objects that make up the world around them. The resources that make up this set are not the type of objects that are traditionally thought of as toys for young children, but they provide equally valuable opportunities to extend children’s learning. There is no right or wrong way to play with the heuristic resources, so everyone’s ideas are equally valid and valuable. The open-ended nature of the resources means that all young children can explore and investigate in their own way, applying their own creative ideas and building on their own experiences.
The different sets include beech wood pieces with the following resources and a large drawstring bag to store the components when not in use:
Contents basic set (20 pieces): Ball 50mm, ball 60mm, hemisphere 40mm, disc 60mm, wheel 50mm, wheel 40mm, conical figure 103mm, cube 40mm, cube 50mm, egg cup 63mm, egg cup 70mm, napkin holder 47mm, bowl 70mm, bowl 92mm, ring 48mm, ring 56mm, ring 70mm, barrel 55mm, bobbin 35mm, spinning top 50mm, cotton bag and activity guide in 8 languages.
Contents starter set (63 pieces): 10 rings of 70 mm, 10 rings of 48 mm, 6 cubes of 40 mm, 10 egg cups of 63 mm, 10 spools of 35 mm, 10 balls of 50 mm, 3 bowls of 70 mm, 3 bowls of 92 mm, 1 support for rings of 320 mm, a cotton bag and activity guide in 8 languages.
Supports the following learning areas:
- Personal development – sensory
- Physical development – construction
- Physical development – motor skills
- Understanding the world – observation
Specification: Guidance notes and bag included.
Age: Suitable from 10 months old.