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Montessori Toys and Parent Guides🧸
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Mikayla Barker
I am currently in school working on my M.S. in Child Life! I just learned about Montessori and its developmental benefits! Here are some great toys I would recommend!
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Sets and Kits
 
Pretend Play
 
Blocks and Building
 
Busy Boards
 
Climbing, Gym, Physical Play
 
Parent Guides and Books

Sets and Kits

age and skill dependent toy sets for those new to montessori
 
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If you’re just starting with montessori, this brand makes great age dependent sets coinciding with appropriate developmental skill!
Adena Montessori 8-in-1 Baby Play Kit
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another great developmental skill based set company!
WOODMAM 9-in-1 Montessori Sensory Toys 0-6M
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Pretend Play

pretend and imaginative play toys
 
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this fishing game is so cute and so fun!!
hahaland Montessori 10-in-1 Toddler Fishing Game
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i call this the montessori ICON because every child i know has it! (melissa and doug have great montessori products)
Melissa & Doug Dust Sweep Mop 6-Piece Set
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this tool bench is great for building hand eye coordination!
Montessori Wooden Toddler Tool Set, Ages 2-4
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another melissa and doug favorite!
Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter
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another great pretend play item
Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Pretend Grocery Store
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play food is a great toy for all ages!
Melissa & Doug Food Groups - 21 Wooden Pieces & 4 Crates
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car ramp toys are great for motor skills and visual acuity!
Wood City Toddler Car Ramp Racer Toy Set
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perfect for all of the mini-me kiddos out there!
nunukids Wooden Makeup Toy Set 16PC
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Blocks and Building

all things stacking and building
 
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any stacking toy is great for development!
YHHYTOY 40 PCS Wooden Stacking Rocks Blocks
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my FAVORITE kids toy right now and great for all ages! (don’t fall for the on brand, these are exactly the same and 1/4 the price!)
Magnetic Tiles 100PCS 3D Building Blocks
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Busy Boards

switches, knobs, buckles galore
 
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the toddler i watch LOVES this busy board
Joyreal Montessori Busy Board Toddler Toy
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this busy board is perfect for on the go!!
Esjay Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toy Blue Dinosaur
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Climbing, Gym, Physical Play

physical play to keep bodies moving
 
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climbing toys are great for exploration and keeping bodies moving!
BlueWood Pikler Triangle 7in1 Foldable Climber
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make a game with stepping stones to work on balance and coordination!
ZICOTO Fun Stepping Stones for Kids - Set of 6
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i never wanted to fall for the nugget couch…but it’s fantastic for building, exploration, and imagination
Nugget
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physical play for our younger minds!
little dove Baby Gym with 9 Sensory Toys
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Parent Guides and Books

all you need to know about montessori!
 
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baby level guide!
The Montessori Baby: A Parent's Guide
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toddler guide!
The Montessori Toddler: Parent's Guide
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the original ideas of maria montessori herself!
The Montessori Method (Economy Editions)
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maria montessori’s guide with individual recommendations for motor, sensory, language and more!
Dr Montessori's Own Handbook: Guide on Learning & Child Development
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