Treasure baskets for babies

While Christmas is the time of gift giving, it does not necessarily mean gift new, gift plastic, gift expensive. Resourceful parents have populated the internet with an array of DIY toys that keep children entertained. Keep on reading to find out how to make them!

Exploring light with this treasure basket is a great way to help children develop the scientific curiosity and discover how light works.

You'll find treasure baskets in Montessori infant-toddler programs, and they're great to have if you're the parent, grandparent, or caregiver of a baby.

Loose parts play is crucial because it encourages open-ended learning. Here's what you need to know about loose parts play for toddlers.

Montessori inspired color themed treasure baskets for babies and toddlers. How to make these treasure baskets and why they are great.

Do you use loose parts in your home? They are not a Montessori concept. Montessori materials have a clear purpose and a control of error. Loose parts are simply open-ended toys and are often materials you can find around the home. Lots of our loose parts/toys have been inspired by the RIE approach, you can see a list of recommended toys and materials here. If you want to know more about the RIE approach, I have enjoyed listening to and reading Baby Knows Best. We are still using a lot of…

It's a while since I have written about using treasure baskets with babies and children, but it's one of my favourite things to tell parents about as they immediately see the benefits of natural play materials. This week, parents and their babies, two's and three's, came along to a treasure basket workshop. We all sat on the rugs around a giant basket filled with treasures. The babies and toddlers immediately became engaged in exploring the items in the basket, and most of them were…

Explore the importance of treasure basket play for babies! Delve into sensory-rich experiences that stimulate curiosity and cognitive development. From exploring various textures to discovering new objects, treasure basket play ignites babies' senses and fosters early exploration. Unlock the transformative benefits of this simple yet powerful play activity in nurturing your baby's growth and development.

Children are naturally curious, and treasure baskets are the perfect way to build on that curiosity by exploring a variety of textures...

Learn how to make fun treasure baskets for babies to explore. These are super easy to create and are great invitations to play for babies!