Treasure troves and child development.

Babies and children all love to explore different sights, sounds, tastes and textures. This exploration is fun for certain, but it also helps to aid their development.

- Gives them the opportunity to learn how to make decisions and choices.

- Teaches them about different tastes, sounds and sights.

- Inspires them to want to explore.

- Can teach them facts, eg colours.

- Encourages speech and language development.

- Lets them learn at their own pace.

- An understanding of the world and often an awareness of nature.

- Focus and concentration.

- Supports fine and sometimes gross motor skills