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Heuristic play with Loose Parts is a wonderful opportunity to capitalise on toddlers’ curiosity about the objects that make up the world around them. Indoors or Outdoors, using Loose Parts with Heuristic learning opportunities brings Play to Learn strategy to life.
The resources and Loose Parts that make up our collection are not 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 so everyone’s ideas are equally valid and worthwhile. The open ended nature of the resources means that all toddlers can explore and investigate in their own way, applying their own creative ideas and building on their own experiences.
Heuristic Play and Loose Parts

Wood Letters and Numbers - 200 Pieces
$51.99
Natural wood alphabet letters and numbers. Includes 3 sets of capital letters, 2 sets of lowercase letters, 5 sets of numbers 0-9 and 4 each of math symbols +, -, x, =, and ÷. Dimensions Measures 2½cm - 4 cm (1"- 1½") L.

See-Thru Big Buttons - 30 Pieces
$12.99
Explore shapes, colours, counting, sorting or stringing. Perfect for light tables. 30 buttons, 2 x 2” (5 x 5 cm) in 6 transparent colors and 8 shapes.
Mosaic Glass Stones
$24.99
Approximately 420 vibrantly coloured glass mosaic squares. Comes in 10 assorted colours. Dimensions 1½cm (⅝”) square

Acrylic Gems - 50 Pieces
$16.99
Sparkling gems made out of acrylic. Use for math, loose parts, colour theory – whatever you desire! Comes in an assortment of colours. Dimensions 3cm (1.2") round

Wooden Bead Assortment - 100 Pieces
$19.99
Contains beads of all shapes and colours. Perfect for loose parts, sorting, math activities or arts and crafts. Colours and shapes will vary. Tray sold separately (104-186). Dimensions 2½cm (1") wide or long

Wood Tinkering and Sorting Box
$39.99
Children can sort objects with ease while using our Wood Tinkering and Sorting Box. The eight compartments are perfect for small object sorting. Crafted of solid wood, this product is very durable. Dimensions 34cm L x 20cm W x 6cm H (13¼"L x 7⅞"W x 2¼"H)

Wooden Shapes
$59.99
These odd-shaped pieces are packed in a 20lb. box. They do great in the loose parts.

Wood Craft Sticks
$10.99
Natural craft sticks. 1000 Pieces. Dimensions 11 cm x 1 cm x 2 mm (4½" x ⅜" x 2 mm)

Small Wicker Basket
$39.99
Features wire sides and a hand grip for easy carrying. Extremely durable and completely washable. Woven plastic wicker. Dimensions 31cm W x 21cm D x 14cm H (12⅜" W x 8⅛" D x 5⅜" H)
Bucket O' Buttons
$14.99
A colourful assortment of buttons in different sizes and shapes. Choose between a 50lb carton, or a 16oz bucket. Prices vary.

Barnyard Activity Boxes - 28 Pieces
$84.99
Features six wooden barns and their corresponding farm animals. Each barn has the animal screened on one side; a shape-cutout on the opposite side; a barn door; and a colour-coordinated acrylic panel so children can see who lives inside each barn! Ages 2+. Dimensions Each barn measures 9 cm W x 8¼ cm D x 11 cm H (3½″ W x 3¼″ D x 4¼″ H)

Set of Wooden Brushes - Set of 36
$369.99
Includes 36 brushes of different sizes with bristles of different thickness, brushes with handles, roundhead brushes and brush rings made of wood, in a cotton bag. Dimensions Smallest brush 7cm (3") Largest brush 13cm (5") About Heuristic Materials Heuristic Play is a wonderful opportunity to capitalize on children's curiosity about the obje...

Embellishment Jar
$16.99
200g jar of different kinds of embellishments.

Wooden Rack of Baskets
$429.99
Use this fully assembled, handy storage unit to house multiple supplies in the 12 rectangular plastic woven baskets. All neatly store on this solid wooden rack. Dimensions 91cm W x 33cm D x 61cm H (36" W x 13" D x 24" H)

Spring Clothespins
$6.99
Non standard size natural wood spring clothespins. Dimensions Mini Clothespins 4.4 cm (1.75") L Regular Clothespins 5 cm (2-3/4") L XL Clothespin 8 cm (3¾") L

Deep Basket by Community Playthings
$29.99
Tough, woven polypropylene Baskets are machine washable. With the clip-on label holder for each basket, you can tell at a glance what's inside. Shallow size also available. Additional label holders sold separately. Dimensions Measures 36 cm x 28 cm x 15cm (14" x 11" x 6") Design for a Lifetime of Child Care Community Playthings (CP) ...

Assorted Natural Feathers
$11.99
Assorted sizes, shapes, and natural colours. Comes in a 28.35 kg bag.

Magic Stones - Set of 12
$79.99
Includes 12 beechwood blocks with inserted plastic jewels. Ages 1+. Dimensions 7cm square x 2cm thick

10 Compartment Storage Box
$5.99
Plastic storage box for all your needs. Perfect for beads, stones, buttons any loose parts. Also use for counting, sorting activities and engage your youngsters' transporter and organizing impulses. Dimensions Measures 18 cm x 9.5 cm x 3cm

Ten Clear Bins
$154.99
Set of ten Storage Bins. Ideal for any classroom situation, these strong plastic bins come in a variety of colours. Precision-moulded storage bin crafted from quality coloured polypropylene. Lids available separately. Dimensions 31cm W x 21cm D x 14cm H (12-3/8" W x 8-1/8" D x 5-3/8" H)