By Sally Featherstone (Featherstone, 18.99, ISBN 781408175835)
The author defines heuristic play as an activity where the objects, timing and organisation are clearly defined and adult-led, but the play is free and belongs to the child.
Heuristic play is covered for all ages - from babies to active older learners at the age of five and seven years, with fascinating insights into what children gain at different developmental stages.
This is a useful resource for those wanting to introduce heuristic play and for those who are already familiar with it and want to expand its use in their setting.