Get some small empty baby food jars with lids or a clean empty drink bottle …
and put out a pile of bits and pieces which will fit in through the top.
The children can pop in whatever they like and then add something special …
such as the green snake that these children popped in, or bugs and beetles, wishing stones etc…
Then it is time to shake up the bottle …
and find the hidden treasure.
Endlessly fascinating!
Tags: bits and pieces, bottle
We are Sherry and Donna and together we welcome you to ‘irresistible ideas for play based learning’, a blog designed to inspire and assist Teachers who follow a Developmental Curriculum, Tertiary Students of the Early Childhood Sector and Parents of children in the Early Years.
While teaching preschool together our mantra was “Make it Irresistible”. As it is not always easy to find exciting, irresistible and appropriate play based learning ideas for children in the early years, we would like to share with you some of the ideas our students have enjoyed over the years.
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© Sherry Hutton and Donna Ridley-Burns, Melbourne, Australia - September 2009
I love this idea – appropriate and exciting for many age levels! Thank you, Sherry and Donna!
::: You’re very welcome Jeannezoo!
ooh like this version…we have cannisters with rice in and little treasures hidden in them…great fun especially trying to find the penny it always hides in the middle!…glad your having fun ladies!
::: Thanks Finleysmaid!
