Treasure Baskets

[mummy2to2]

Hi I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but was wondering what age children would like treasure baskets. I have 2 DS's 17 months old and 5 years old and in september will be looking after another 17 month old and a 4 year old who will have just started school. Do you think the 17 month old's would get anything out of them. I am waiting for my certificate so I can start minding in september and thought about making up some baskets.

Sorry if it goes on a bit!!!

thanks

sam
xxx

[angeldelight]

Hi Sam

Good idea to make up a basket children of all ages love them and they are great for little ones

Some ideas here in a old thread to give you some ideas

http://childmindinghelp.co.uk/forum/...easure+baskets

Angel xx

[mummy2to2]

Thanks very much Angel, I will have a look at that, need to try and make them as cheap as possible. I guess I need to go to places like Pound Saver but don't have many of those shops near me. Oh well a day out shopping it is then!!!

thanks again

Sam x

[childmind04]

Like Angel says any age like treasure baskets, i mind a 9 year old who will sit for ages with it

[mummy2to2]

Thank you I will definately be making some now
xx

[Polka Dots]

My own DDs (6 & 4 years old) and 2 year old mindee love playing with the treasure basket. I made it cheaply enough using items from around the house and dunelm mill shop.

[sarah707]

Just watch when they get to age 1 1/2 or 2 ... some toddlers start with a throwing schema and your poor treasure basket will go everywhere

I get most of my contents from around the house and charity shops / car boot sales

[childmind04]

[QUOTE=sarah707;466598]Just watch when they get to age 1 1/2 or 2 ... some toddlers start with a throwing schema and your poor treasure basket will go everywhere

True, usually have to go fishing under the sofa for my bits