This open ended Heuristic Play Set means that all toddlers can explore and investigate in their own way. Heuristic play is a wonderful opportunity to capitalise on toddlers’ curiosity about the objects that make up the world around them. The resources which make up this set are not be the kinds of objects traditionally thought of as toys for young children but they provide equally valuable opportunities for extending children’s learning. There is no right and wrong way to play with Heuristic resources. Toddlers apply their own creative ideas and build on their own experiences. Guidance notes & cotton drawstring storage bag included. Suitable from 10 months
This large set of 63 beechwood pieces includes the following resources;
10 x 7cm rings, 10 x 4.8cm rings, 6 x 4cm cubes, 10 x 6.3cm egg cups, 10 x 3.5cm spools, 10 x 5cm balls, 3 x 7cm bowls, 3 x 9.2cm bowls, 1 x 32cm ring holder, a cotton bag and activity guide in 8 languages.
Play is an important part of early childhood. Exploratory play and inquiry based learning encourages children to learn, develop and grow whilst they have fun. Children are encouraged to explore, investigate and develop ideas and hypothesis. They can test their ideas, and find new ways of building, creating, drawing, thinking etc. The use of open ended resources promote exploratory and investigative play as well as inquiry based learning. Creativity and imagination is developed through new ways of thinking. Often social skilled are built through team work, and language and communication skills improve. Perseverance is developed as children keep exploring and investigating their surroundings. Children will become more confident and develop a stronger sense of identity through play. Play encourages children to learn, develop and grow whilst they have fun.
MTA’s range of specialty educational toys for Babies & Toddlers have been designed to be welcoming, playful, safe, and interactive resources- supporting the core development of sight, sound, touch, gross and fine motor skills of babies and toddlers. MTA’s nursery playroom range includes wooden furnishings, play cubes and cots, featuring the exclusive range of Max & Rosie nursery essentials and the SafeSpace Toddler Furniture. MTA carries the largest range of teaching resources and education supplies available in Australia for schools & early education and care settings, including robotics, digital technologies, art & craft, mathematics, literacy resources, developmental products, school consumables, STEAM, classroom stationery, science equipment, STEM, sporting gear, school furniture, books, play and educational toys.
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