Nursery World - Learning & Development: Under-Threes

Exploring wool can spark babies' curiosity and help them learn
about the world around them, explains nursery owner Emma Graham.

Exploring materials is instinctive to children and supports them in developing an understanding of the world around them. Even the youngest baby is curious and will turn to try to reach out for an object. So at our nurseries, we have developed a wide range of treasure baskets to support babies in their exploration.

As with many of the treasure baskets we use in nursery, 'wool' baskets are inviting to babies and satisfy their natural curiosity. The colours and textures appeal to them and seem to spark their interest in different ways. They can often be observed slipping into a deeper level of concentration. We recognise this as one of the fundamental life skills that we try so hard to develop within children.

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