# Explore a treasure basket

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Fill a shallow basket with safe household objects your baby has never held — a wooden spoon, a metal whisk, a fabric coaster\. Sit close by and let them choose, turn, and mouth each one at their own pace\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 6 months–3 years
- Duration: 15 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Montessori
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Handling real objects helps your baby learn about texture, weight, and sound through their own hands\.

## Benefit

Sensory exploration

## Materials

- Shallow basket
- Safe household objects

## Safety note

Offer only objects bigger than a toilet paper tube, with no loose or breakable parts, and stay within arm's reach\.