What Is Exploratory Play?
Exploratory play is when children use their senses of smell, taste and touch to explore and discover the texture and function of things around them. This form of play allows them to comprehend new experiences.
Exploratory play is one of the earliest forms of play and it is strongly linked to a child’s development. This type of play is very physical during infancy as babies use their whole bodies to explore their new environment. Children encouraged to freely explore are likely to continue using exploration as a way of learning more about the environment around them. They become confident, competent learners who make discoveries and ask questions.
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