One thing I tend to like to do is make themed treasure baskets because I find that it is easier on me if I have a good idea of what I want to put in the basket beforehand. For example, this week we are doing a Christmas themed treasure basket to get us in the holiday spirit. The contents of our basket look like this:
- Christmas cup
- Bow
- 2 Christmas cookie cutters
- Christmas gift bag
- 3 Bows
- Christmas pot holder
- Bell ornament (with the hook taken off)
- Ribbon (still in the plastic wrap)
- Mini stocking
When the basket was all put together it looked like this:
As for how Izzy felt about his Christmas themed treasure basket, see for yourself:
Cost: Varies based on the treasure basket and what items you already have. We spent about $10 on this basket because I didn't have many Christmas items but that is definitely on the high high end!
Skills learned: Critical thinking skills, using the senses to explore different objects
Age: 6m+
Rating (out of 4 stars): 4