Montessori treasure basket

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

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…

You’ll soon find out that there’s an endless stream of objects inside your home—and outdoors—that are often more interesting to them than actual toys. A Montessori Treasure Basket is a collection of common objects that are rotated in and out of a container. Here are some ideas for a Montessori "treasure" basket! ✨

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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!

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

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Four ideas for how to create Montessori baby discovery baskets that include colors, insects, animals (matching printable), & child-safe musical instruments.

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