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A child plays with simple materials
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Open-ended play
When free to experiment with the simplest materials, children find ways to express and develop their thoughts in imaginative play.
Toddler engaged in heuristic play with round wooden objects
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Heuristic play
Heuristic play is rooted in young children’s natural curiosity. As babies grow they move beyond being content to simply feel and ponder objects, to wanting to find out what can be done with them.