Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. A tribute to Elinor Goldschmied 2. How babies and children learn 3. The beginning of sensory and physical development 4. The Treasure Basket – ‘What is the object like?’ 5. Offering the Treasure Basket 6. Heuristic Play – ‘What can I do with the object?’ 7. Offering Heuristic Play material 8. Heuristic Play for the 2-4 year olds 9. Myths and Misunderstandings 10. Play with a Purpose (2-3 year olds) – ‘What can the object become?’ 11. Expanding the approach Conclusion References and further reading

About the Author

Anita M. Hughes is an independent chartered educational psychologist and has been working in the field of Early Years for over 30 years.