From around the age of 7 months
Edie has enjoyed playing with a muffin tray
I often set out an invitation to play
Filling the muffin tray with
Interesting and safe objects for Edie to explore
Balls
Blocks
Wooden cups
Wooden shapes
Whatever I have placed in the muffin tray
Edie has been keen to investigate and explore
Muffin tray play has endless potential
So many ways to play
It offers an alternative to a grasping basket
It sets out old toys and familiar objects
In a new way
It encourages baby to grab and grasp the contents of the tray
To move objects
To transfer from one place to another
To touch and feel
To put in and take out
So many ways to play!
Muffin trays can be used for grouping and sorting
You can fill the sections with objects all of one colour
That are all the same shape
Or all have the same initial sound
This play can be extended from baby to preschooler
And beyond
All my children get involved with muffin tray play
With older children you can play memory games
Odd one out games
And guess the connection games
So very many ways to play and learn
Some fab muffin tin ideas for older kids here
Babies love putting things in
And taking objects out
They like to see what does and does not fit in a given space
With a metal muffin tray
The objects make very satisfying sounds
Adding another sensory element to the play
Wooden balls make the best sound we have found
Edie loved exploring her favourite toys
With the muffin tray
Her beautiful balls
Her Plan Toys Pastel Sensory Blocks
And also
She has really enjoyed investigating the tray
Sometimes the simple things
Really are the best
Happy playing!