Heuristic game, what it is and how it can help children

The heuristic game It is presented as one of the ways to teach the little ones the notions of order and classification of objects. In addition, this activity also reinforces his capacity for understanding through the free manipulation of his surroundings. A good way to make the thinking of younger children structure and increase their knowledge of different materials.

Heuristic game session

In particular, the heuristic game consists of letting children come in contact with different everyday materials and experience all the possibilities they offer. From boats that cover and uncover, to glasses that can serve as containers for other materials. In short, the intention is that children come into contact with objects that are not playful, that help them establish categories in a practical way. .


It must be ensured that these materials can not represent a danger to children. That is, they are not toxic or can be swallowed causing suffocation. Once all these objects have been chosen, you must also facilitate children places to save them once the game is over to see if the little ones are able to group them according to the characteristics they have learned.

Adults should limit their performance to being vigilant mere, you should not guide the little ones in any way and tell them what it is for. The intention is for the children to investigate and explore the possibilities of the objects that have been found in the room.


 

Several objects of the same type

It is imperative that when it comes to organizing the heuristic game, parents make sure that several objects of the same type. This will help children to assimilate for example that boats serve to keep objects and keep them closed in the same space. See that there are several articles for the same purpose will help the understanding of this.

The heuristic game is not only limited to teaching the usefulness of objects. But it also helps children get familiar with various materials. In this way objects such as balls, rolls of toilet paper, etc. they will help the little ones to face these articles and ask themselves, what can I do with this? Why can something heavy or something light serve me?

Collection and classification phase of the heuristic game

Every heuristic game must conclude with a phase of collection and classification. It is the best way to check if the child has assimilated the properties of each product. For example that the child keeps all the cards inside the same drawer is a sign that during this activity the child has assimilated the qualities of this material.


It is also important that both in the collection phase and in the whole heuristic game the child is accompanied by others. The work As a team, it also helps understanding because in this way the children will share their findings and the knowledge acquired in this activity. In addition, this will also help the little ones to strengthen their social capacities.

Damián Montero

Video: Heuristic Play


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