Basket Plastic
Discovery or heuristic play is a vital ingredient in the overall development of the young child. A while ago, I mentioned Jean Piaget as an influential name in observing and acknowledging the importance of childhood and the prime concern to allow children opportunities to grow, develop skills and build up a bank of knowledge and experiences that will support them through to adulthood. His theory of the stages of play is linked very closely to the development of cognition or mental awareness and the ability to think independently.
Piaget theorised that young children up to two years of age are programmed to explore their environment and the articles in it. During this period in their life, the child acquires the ability to move from one space to another. They do this by developing a crawl or shuffle, then eventually stand, step and walk. This means the child can explore their world and take further steps towards independence.
Elinor Goldschmied (People Under Three Routledge 1993) understood the value of every day objects to assist children in their learning and understanding. She developed the idea of a treasure basket – a box filled with objects and items that can be found in the home or in the outer environment. There should be no plastic items.
Consider what a young child can achieve in the first two years of their lives :-
- the ability to become mobile;
- the understanding of and reproduction of their native language;
- their developing independence towards making decisions about which foods they like or dislike;
- their skill in discriminating between people they trust and who are familiar compared to those who are strangers and therefore untrustworthy.
We cannot be surprised that in all this time, through their five senses, they are also beginning to understand the matter of what their world is about.
If we provide a safe, secure opportunity to discover the properties of familiar objects, then their use or application also becomes more easily understood. More children than ever are now spending time away from home and family, being cared for by professionals who sometimes take their work too seriously and actually forget about the important aspects of child care, that of real discovery and adventure for the child.
We are trained and warned about the importance of hygienic surroundings and clean play materials. We have been brainwashed to provide safety for children by excluding all potentially perceived dangers. It is time that we took stock of this and actually offered children what they need and deserve.
In the home, most children will eventually find their way to the cupboards, especially in the kitchen, where they can pull out and play with a variety of saucepans, lids, wooden spoons, rolling pins, whisks and so on. This is, in part, what a treasure basket will also provide. Plastic may be much easier to keep clean, but what does it actually offer to a child driven to explore? It is usually taste-free, apart from the plastic flavour. It is smooth, until it is chewed beyond recognition. It takes on the temperature of the immediate environment, it is usually coloured in bright poster paints which bear no relevance to natural materials.
Household objects, including glass lemon squeezers, pans, and spoons, all have their own temperature and taste. The addition of fresh citrus fruit offers a smorgasbord of flavour, colour, texture and sound. Fir cones, sea shells, large pebbles all add to the rich tapestry of experiences that the young child will relish and explore for much longer than the time they take to play with a plastic, synthetic play object.
The adult adds the safety; they stay close to the child, not interfering or speaking, but smiling in a reassuring way, checking that the materials are free from breaks or tears that could cause injury. It is fascinating to see how each child approaches this treasure trove. Freed from adult-led direction, they make choices, develop their methods of exploration and even communicate with their peers. The articles can be washed or replaced at very little cost, leaving the child and adult lots of scope for new adventures.
Every nursery should offer this invaluable resource for learning. Every parent should become familiar and confident with the use of non-synthetic play materials. The young childÂ’s life will be much richer as a consequence.
Valerie Jackson is an independent consultant and adviser for nurseries and parents. She is a published author, writer and editor for The Children Webmag
Ideas for Kid’s Easter Baskets : Adding Plastic Grass to Easter Baskets
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BUCK ROGERS (1979) TRICK OR TREAT PLASTIC BASKET $6.00 |
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**MINI VALENTINE BASKET**PLASTIC CANVAS PATTERN** $2.25 |
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SUMMER BASKET TISSUE COVER plastic canvas PATTERN $2.99 |
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SPRINGTIME BASKETS PLASTIC CANVAS PATTERN-FLOWER, BUNNY $3.25 |
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Easter Basket Plastic Candy Cup Containers Vtg 1960s 16 $24.99 |
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APPLE DECO BASKET W/ 6 PLASTIC APPLES W/ WOODEN STAND $0.99 |
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BEADED BASKETS PLASTIC CANVAS PATTERN-BEAD, HEART, BELL $3.00 |
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Vintage Fisher Price Fun w/ Food Plastic Milk & Basket $0.99 |
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Bread Basket – Woven Plastic – Round – PLBB825 $11.41 |
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**YELLOW SCHOOL BUS BASKET**PLASTIC CANVAS PATTERN** $5.99 |
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Oval Plastic Basket – Red – 9-3/8in. – THUPLBK938R $4.51 |
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Plastic Canvas Fashion Doll Pattern PICNIC BASKET $0.99 |
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Plastic Canvas Holiday Baskets $0.99 |
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Large Light Green Plastic Basket Dolls House Miniature $1.55 |
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Vintage Clear Acrylic Plastic MOD Waste Trash Basket $6.99 |
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LACE PLASTIC OPENWORK BASKET OF FLOWERS CORD OLD CARD $4.99 |
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Villeroy & Boch BASKET Plastic Serving Tray $101.95 |
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Gift Christmas Holiday Plastic Basket Red Green Swirls $1.99 |
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Longaberger LIKE Basket w/ plastic liner $7.99 |
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New Plastic Baskets 25 Pc. (green, blue, pink, yellow) $8.99 |
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Shopping Carts Used BLACK plastic basket / chrome frame $52.00 |
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Vintage Heavy Molded Plastic Easter Basket Yellow $0.99 |
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LONGABERGER PLASTIC BASKET LINER – Well marked $4.50 |
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Vintage HOMCO Plastic Apples in Basket Wall Hanging $17.99 |
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Cole Serving Basket 8 x 6 with Plastic Inserts BNIB $3.00 |
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Food Machinery Plastic Hand Held Basket Yellow |LPHB-Y $10.66 |
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GET Plastic Bread/Bunk Basket Black |3 DZ| OB938BK $17.65 |
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POWDER ROOM GARDENS ~BASKET~ PLASTIC CANVAS BOOK ~ IRIS $0.99 |
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GET Black Plastic Bread/Bun Basket |3 DZ| OB-734-BK $17.29 |
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IRISH LUCK BASKET~CAT TOTE~CROW~PLASTIC CANVAS MAG BOOK $0.99 |
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Longaberger-small corner basket 2004 w/ plastic liner $0.89 |
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ORCHID BASKET 4 inch plastic basket ( QTY 4 ) $2.50 |
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~ ~ PLASTIC CANVAS PATTERN ~ EASTER BASKET TISSUE COVER $0.49 |
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BUNNY ~CAR~DOG~PIG~PLASTIC CANVAS MAGAZINE BOOK~ BASKET $0.69 |
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BASKET OF KITTIES~KITTEN~CAT~PLASTIC CANVAS MAGAZN BOOK $0.69 |
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CASTLE FINGER PUPPETS BASKETS~PLASTIC CANVAS MAG BOOK $0.49 |
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BASKET~NEEDLECRAFT~PLASTIC CANVAS~CROSS STITCH~MAG BOOK $0.99 |
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FOOTBALL~BASEBALL~SWAG~BASKET~PLASTIC CANVAS MAGAZ BOOK $0.99 |
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DECORATIVE BASKETS~10 MESH~TULIP~PLASTIC CANVAS PATTERN $0.69 |
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)(~ ULTIMATE GUIDE~ PLASTIC CANVAS BOOK ~FLOWER~ BASKET $0.69 |
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Round Green Plastic Basket Dolls House Miniature $1.55 |
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Longaberger basket with lid,fabric liner,plastic liner $3.95 |
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Longaberger basket with fabric and plastic liner $0.99 |
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Small Turquoise Plastic Basket Dolls House Miniature $1.55 |
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Longaberger Pen Pal Basket & Plastic Protector 2000 $10.00 |
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Vintage Large Bicycle Basket Blue Plastic Woven NICE! $9.99 |
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White Compact Plastic Sundries Mobilephone Basket $7.26 |
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Vintage puppy dogs in basket early plastic brooch $7.81 |
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FREE SHIP LOT 12 OVAL FAST FOOD BASKET BROWN PLASTIC $14.99 |
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Happy Holiday Baskets Plastic Canvas Pattern Book $0.99 |
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Badger Basket Tea Party Motif Painted Play Kitchen $63.74 Toy is a perfect efficiency kitchen for little girls who do a lot of entertainingTea party motif is welcoming to gracious guestsPretend play kitchen includes a sink, stove, storage cabinet, knick knack shelf, and tea cup hooks |
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Mini Chef Play Kitchen Sink/ Microwave/ Washer $59.99 This three piece set serves up oodles of imaginative play for your tot gourmet. Stainless Steel-look set includes a sink, microwave, and washing machine. Like real details keep even the most demanding child fully engaged. |
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Mini Chef Play Kitchen Microwave/ Washer $44.99 This kitchen set serves up oodles of imaginative play for your tot gourmet. Stainless steel-look set includes a microwave and washing machine. Like real details keep even the most demanding connoisseur fully engaged with this handsome collection. |
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Bi-fold Door Finger Pinch Guard (Pack of  $10.19 This unique bifold door pinch protector works when the door is open or closed, and helps prevent painful bifold door injuries. It engages automatically when the door is opened and no tools or hardware are required for installation. |
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Badger Basket Embassy Wooden High Chair in Cherry $91.69 The Badger Basket Embassy Wooden High Chair offers extended use up through adulthoodThis handsome wood chair features easy and quick height/position adjustmentsThe high chair comes with two feeding trays |
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Badger Basket Embassy Wooden High Chair in Natural $91.69 Badger Basket offers you unsurpassed quality in this Embassy wooden high chairThe simple height/position adjustments on the high chair are quickly completedThis convenient high chair includes two feeding trays |
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Badger Basket Co. Pink/ White Polka Dot Doll Pram/ Carrier $42.49 Exciting item includes a doll pram, carrier and stroller all in oneDoll accessory is designed so your child can take her dolls everywhere in comfort and styleToy features bold pink fabric with white polka dots for a bouncy look |
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Portable 2-in-1 Bassinet and Cradle with Toy Box Base $79.99 Complete your baby’s nursery with a versatile bassinet Baby furniture converts to a handy toy box for use after baby outgrows the bassinetBassinet has a handy mesh basket in the base for storing supplies |
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Folding Umbrella Doll Stroller $19.49 Folding doll umbrella stroller allows your little one to play the parentBaby toy great for rainy days with a folding canopy, storage basket and rubber-cushioned handle Umbrella stroller boasts charming pink and white colors |
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Badger Basket Pink/ White Doll Swing/ Carrier $36.99 Multi-purpose doll swing is fun at home and on the goEntertain your baby doll using the swingDoll furniture has a removable seat that can be used separately as a carrier/seat for even more fun |
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Badger Basket Co Doll Trundle Bunk Beds with Ladder $45.99 Perfect for when an extra dolly friend drops by, this bunk bed features a pull-out bottom bed. This trundle bed can be used with the bunk bed or separately. |
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Pink Gingham Doll Toy Pram, Carrier and Stroller $34.49 Doll toy offers a doll pram, carrier and stroller all in oneDoll accessory boasts precious pink gingham fabric to complete the fashionable lookToy is designed so that your child can take dolls everywhere in comfort and style |
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Ohio State Court Cooler Gift Bag $55.99 Arrive at the next game in style with a Courtside Cooler bagGift bag is outfitted with everything you will need to enjoy the Big GameCourtside Cooler makes a great gift basket for any Ohio State fan |
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Badger Basket Pink Gingham Fabric Folding Doll Cradle $23.99 Nicely-sized doll cradle has a pretty pink gingham skirt and a hoodFolding doll cradle has a generous size designed for dolls up to 24 inches longDoll furniture includes hood, skirt, sheet and pad |
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Doll Gear 5-piece Set with Swing $44.49 Kids will play for hours with this doll gear set Doll accessory play set is a box of fun whether you have just one baby doll or many Toy set colors are precious pink and white with pink |
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Doll High Chair and Accessory Set $25.99 Feeding your baby doll is more fun with this special high chairDoll accessory set boasts a plate, bib and spoonToy seat features a pink gingham seat liner and a heart cut-out with white finish |
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Pink Rosebud 3-in-1 Doll Pram/ Carrier/ Stroller $34.49 Doll accessory offers a doll pram, carrier and stroller all in oneToy is designed so that your child can take her dolls everywhere in comfort and styleDoll toy features a sweet pink rosebud fabric that completes the fashionable look |
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Badger Basket Envee Baby High Chair/ Play Table in Blue and Orange $129.99 Badger high chair is for use during the first six years of your child’s lifeEnvee high chair easily converts from baby high chair to play table and chair High chair has many convenient and easy-to-use features |
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Picnic Time Meritage Moka Insulated Wine and Cheese Cooler Tote for Two $44.95 This Meritage Moka Picnic Time Cooler Tote features deluxe insulated wine and cheese service for two and storage for two bottles of wine or spirits. |
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Doll Gear 5-piece Set with Portable Playpen $47.49 Kids will play for hours with this doll accessory play setToy set includes a fabric seat cover with a tray that can be removedDoll gear set features a storage basket, seat harness, folding canopy and footrest |
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