I'm putting together a treasure basket and looking for some good ideas of what to add to it. Any ideas welcomed :-)

Some good idea here

treasure baskets for babies (http://nurturestore.co.uk/treasure-baskets-for-babies)

Depends on age?
Heritage treasure baskets have some good ideas.

Most of mine were gleaned from kitchen cupboards - wooden spoon, metal baking rings, pastry brush, wooden tongs, whisk, measuring spoons. I also put in a handkerchief and ribbon. Feathers are nice and sponges (though pricey). Another idea is to have more than one of some things (Maths). And I know I saw someone on here put in something like an onion or lemon.

Research Elinor Goldschmied...she is amazing
treasure baskets are linked with her

Treasure Baskets and Heuristic Play | Nursery World (http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/treasure-baskets-heuristic-play)

Thanks guys these has given me some good ideas :-) Is "loose parts play" the same as treasure baskets and heuristic play?

Thanks guys these has given me some good ideas :-) Is "loose parts play" the same as treasure baskets and heuristic play?

Not really...here is a link that will allow you to research the topic further

let the children play: theory of loose parts (http://www.letthechildrenplay.net/2010/01/how-children-use-outdoor-play-spaces.html)

Not really...here is a link that will allow you to research the topic further let the children play: theory of loose parts (http://www.letthechildrenplay.net/2010/01/how-children-use-outdoor-play-spaces.html)

Thanks Simona, great link :-)

Also look at this lady ideas about Transient Art...brilliant

Printables Archives - Stimulating Learning | Stimulating Learning (http://stimulatinglearning.co.uk/category/printables/)

Also look at this lady ideas about Transient Art...brilliant Printables Archives - Stimulating Learning | Stimulating Learning (http://stimulatinglearning.co.uk/category/printables/)

Wow beautiful stuff :-) thank you

Depends on age?
Heritage treasure baskets have some good ideas.

For a baby (under one..)

In terms of the 7 areas of learning wood the types of materials/objects i provide fall under "understanding the world"?

In terms of the 7 areas of learning wood the types of materials/objects i provide fall under "understanding the world"?

Would not wood!

In terms of the 7 areas of learning wood the types of materials/objects i provide fall under "understanding the world"?

They would ,, but Im always more tempted to link treasure basket play to the CoELs .

I've always linked it to Physical Development: Moving and Handling