Grapat 20 Element Treasure Basket This Grapat natural wooden toy set includes 20 elements made from wood and finished in natural waxes in a GOTS certified organic cotton bag. This large collection of 20 wooden treasures is designed to be used for discovery through play, stimulating all the senses. Various shapes including bowls, balls, rings, coins and spools with leather threads make up each set. The perfect size for little hands to discover. Small hands enjoy exploring the shapes and learning how they can interact with each other. These wooden pieces can form part of a larger treasure basket if you include other suitable materials such as metal or fabric items. Treasure baskets are often associated with Heuristic Play where babies explore the relationships between objects around them by being allowed to play with various elements freely. This set offers a great starting point. Team up with other Grapat natural wooden toys for open-ended play. This is a wonderful natural set for Montessori and Waldorf childcare settings, and makes a perfect natural baby gift which green parents will love. Recommended for 10+ months. Spools measure 6cm in diameter and height and have a leather thread through them. Grapat toys are hand made using natural wood and water based stain. Colours and wood grains vary as does life itself. Over time wood can wear with play. Please note: due to distribution restrictions we cannot send Grapat toys to addresses outside of the UK and EU. Sensory play: fine motor, gross motor, tripod grip, hand-eye co-ordination Schematic play: trajectory schema, enclosing schema Grapat toys are designed to embolden the natural desire to play within every child. Simplistic toys made from natural materials allow children to play freely without rules or structure, playing discovering and learning. Sure to be a favourite with Montessori toy lovers, counting, sorting and open ended play galore. Grapat toys are famed for the “Nins”, a beautiful range of traditional Waldorf toy peg dolls available in a plethora of colours and designs that give them real character. Grapat toys exude the natural beauty of the earth made using locally sourced sustainable wood and finished with water based colour stain that is safe for children and will not chip away. Nurture your child’s instincts to play and create their own imaginary worlds with Grapat.
