Treasure basket

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

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!

Ideas for creating a kitchen treasure basket and other treasure baskets for babies

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

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…

Use the creative ideas contained in this resource to make an engaging, sensory, autumnal-themed treasure basket. Ideal to use with young children during autumn.

Looking for easy ways to get started with Montessori at home with your 12-15 month old? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know to get started - how to prepare a Montessori environment at home, fun activity ideas, parenting tips, and more!