Sometimes the simplest things provide the richest learning opportunities!

A Montessori Treasure Basket is a beautiful way to encourage your young child to explore, discover and learn through their senses. You don’t need expensive toys - just a basket and a collection of safe, interesting everyday objects. (Keep the object bigger then your child's gullet if they are still exploring orally).

What to include:
• Wooden objects – a spoon, egg cup or small bowl
• Natural materials – pinecones, smooth stones or shells
• Fabric – a soft scarf, piece of velvet or knitted item
• Metal – a whisk, measuring cup or wooden-handled kitchen utensil
• Objects with different textures, shapes, weights and sounds
• A small brush or natural sponge
• Safe household objects that are interesting to touch, hold and explore

The Montessori secret? Less is more.
Choose a small number of carefully selected objects rather than filling the basket with lots of toys. The aim is to invite curiosity and exploration, not to entertain.