AnonyMouse_25331 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hi all, I'm hoping somebody will be able to help me with a rather silly question!! I'm after a word or phrase which relates to play with 'real' objects not items manufactured particularly as toys. I hope that makes sense and I'm sure there is a special word but I just can't think of it :wacko: I'm studying a DVD extract of some children using some medical equipment such as plastic syringes, kidney bowls, plasters, sterile dressings but they are all proper 'BOOTS THE CHEMIST' (other pharmacies are available ) not Toys R Us toys... Hope this makes sense!! Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_13453 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) we refer to these as 'open ended' toys as they have no particular format of play and children can use them in whatever way they like. Why not just refer to them as 'real'? genuine? Edited January 9, 2010 by Cait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Is it heuristic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_4544 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 We say real objects or replica play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_79 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 artefacts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_13453 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Is it heuristic? Aren't heuristic objects generally natural objects like sponges, wood etc that allow children to use their senses to explore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_25331 Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Aren't heuristic objects generally natural objects like sponges, wood etc that allow children to use their senses to explore? Not sure but thanks to everyone for your suggestions and a big welcome to lolo.... hope you are finding the forum intesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_832 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 (edited) Representational play? Check it out here more here Edited January 9, 2010 by surfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_4177 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Scaled down models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1469 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 replica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8623 Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 'Real-life' medical equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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