0mo–11mo10 minFree playQuiet timeFamily time
Texture & Weight Treasure Basket
A closely supervised treasure-basket explore where you offers your child safe objects with different textures and weights, helping your child notice contrasts (big/small, light/heavy) and enjoy a predictable choose–explore–swap routine.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a sturdy container or basket (no sharp edges)
- 4–6 safe household objects with different textures and weights (large enough not to be a choking hazard), e.g., soft cloth, wooden spoon, silicone spatula, large plastic cup, empty clean container with lid
Nice to have
- a soft blanket or mat for sitting
- an unbreakable mirror
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Provide a range of objects of various textures and weights in treasure baskets to excite and encourage babies’ interests.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)