Testimonials
"Sue's experience and passion in children learning through play and sensory play environments were evident and all the staff benefitted from the professional training course in the use of treasure baskets led by Sue, herself. Sue was extremely helpful." - Nicole Bacon, Little Sponges Montessori
"Thank you so much for a great session. I have had lots of positive feedback from the team about how great you were and how much they learned. You should also know for your records that within 3 days, 7 bags of plastic toys had been taken out of one setting and replaced with wooden/natural equivalents or treasure from home. (the other setting is starting their clearout next week) Parents are thrilled and when we observed play, 2 children stayed at our active tray filled with flour and treasure items for 1 hour 50! Traditional junk modelling items without glue but a basket of treasure instead; entertained for 40 minutes per child on average and the language used is amazing; especially from 2 who have communication support.
The team have sent out a 'Going Back to Our Roots' Swap Shop invite to parents to take a plastic toy home but swap for a wooden toy or treasure basket items." - Lesley, Managing Director, Friends Day Nursery
“The trainer was excellent and was able to explain the uses/schemas/etc of the treasure basket”
“She was so full of enthusiasm and imagination – she was truly inspirational. I went in with an open mind as already using treasure baskets but came out more enthusaitic and fired up to improve my practice.”
“I most enjoyed the films that the trainer showed us, seeing how it actually worked”
“it was brilliant”
“Very Educative”
- Feedback from Haringey ‘Making A Big Difference’ Programme
“Brilliant. The training opened up ideas for three and four year olds and gave inspiration for a 7 month olds Christmas present. I will start collecting bits immediately”
“Fantastic, I can’t wait to start compiling baskets for work and home”
“The facilitator was amazing!”
“very interesting, it was fascinating and enlightening”
- Participants at Colchester Cluster Sessions
“Explored things I had not thought of”
“I wanted to find out everything about treasure baskets, and I did!”
“Inspirational, thank you. We’re going to make our own Treasure Baskets now.” - Participant at National Pre School Learning Alliance Event, Milton Keynes
“excellent, I learnt a lot more and found it more interesting than I expected”
“Brilliant. Wonderful, absolutely loved it!” - Louise Little, Playgroup, Kirklees
“I just wanted to say thank you. It’s [Playscope training] really renewed my enthusiasm for Treasure Baskets and for using them with older children, not just with babies. I’m going to go away and use them now”. Jo Childs, Playleader, Milton Keynes
“a very high standard”
“I especially enjoyed the practical activities”
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing the workshop. I know the feedback is excellent I will not get the official evaluations for a few more weeks but all those present have taken something away from it. I again enjoyed the workshop and hope to see more of you in the future…. What fun we all had! We all took away something new even me who obviously had seen your presentation before. I tell everyone I meet about loofah and how it grows! Inspirational, your enthusiasm and passion really shows.” - Jenny Belshaw, Childminding Matters
“Thank you so much for your advice and the hands on play with your great treasure basket. I just thought I'd give you some feedback - the Sensac has been a real hit with all three of my children! They are each playing with the things in slightly different ways but have all been playing together crowding round the basket and delving deeply - it was a joy to see. My eldest 7 years, quickly took on the role of custodian and has been interested in what everything is and their alternative uses. He has been inspired to start different collections and took a plastic bag on our walk yesterday to collect interesting leaves / conkers / feathers etc. The middle one 4 years, loves the little bags and placing as many objects in them as he can - he's the squirrel! The baby has just enjoyed being part of the action and exploring different objects. She has moved from the cork coaster to the little metal bucket and taking around the book. It's just the start of an amazing play experience for all of us -it just turns up the unexpected - like how interesting a cork coaster is! All this and we haven't started with the cards yet, so looking forward to those.“ - Parent of three children
“Fantastic. Just right” - Sue Williamson, Childminding Matters
“It’s inspired us to start our own Treasure Basket collections right now! – Two childminders from Childminding Matters event
“We will now use Treasure Baskets with older children.” - Childminders from Childminding Matters event
“Excellent presentation. Met all my expectations. I’m going to try using Treasure Baskets with older children now.” – Participant at Harlow Cluster Session
“A particular strength of the session was making us aware through child’s eyes”
“Sue made everyone feel their opinions and experiences count”
“I loved hearing all the stories about the different items” – Participant at Clacton Cluster Session
“We’re going to start using our Treasure Baskets in the Nursery with sand and water tomorrow!” – Participant at Clacton Cluster Session
“We’d never thought of using sand and water with a treasure basket. We’re going to try this out tomorrow! –Participant on Clacton Cluster Session Training
“They’re [treasure baskets] great aren’t they.” “They really work.” “He loves it.” “I can easily make one for X.” “I’m going to start making one when I get home.” – Feedback from Stay and Play session, Dereham
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