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- Realistic Animal Puzzles
- Board Books
- Balance Bike
- Toddler Hammered Flatware Set
- 4 Year Old Play Kits
- Rainmaker Rainbow Stick
- Twist and Turnables
- Montessori Pink Tower
- Classic Wooden Block Set
- Clever Cat Memory Game
- Wooden Shape Sorter
- Animal Matching Game
- Lock Box
- Sorting and Stacking Toy
- Pikler Triangle Climbing Set
- Anatomically Correct Baby Doll
- Wooden Balance Board
- Hammer Peg Toy
- Montessori Busy Board
- 2 Year Old Play Kit
- Lovevery Block Set
- Geometry Puzzle
- Realistic Wooden Puzzle Set
- Wooden Pop Up Toy
- Solid Wood Drum
- Wooden Barn with Animals
- Wooden Sensory Bin Tools
- Custom Family Book
- Junior Ramp Racer
- Montessori Dowel Toy Set
Realistic Animal Puzzles
This set of 3 wooden puzzles is more
Board Books
“My First Library” set contains 10 board books, all with realistic images. They introduce a wide range of learning topics and everyday objects to toddlers. Makes a great
Balance Bike
I have loved using balance bikes for my kids. Strider is the best-known brand with the youngest starting age: 18 months. If they can walk, they can ride! This bike is adjustable and will grow with your toddler.
Toddler Hammered Flatware Set
This set has the look and feel of real flatware—because it is! This set includes a feeder spoon (5¾”) for infants, a blunt-tipped toddler fork (5″), and a toddler spoon (5″).
This set will grow with the child and is the perfect size and weight for the youngest learners.
4 Year Old Play Kits
Lovevery offers 4 different play kits for 4-year-olds that offer a variety of
Rainmaker Rainbow Stick
Children will discover cause and effect as they watch clear plastic beads cascading through a rainbow of wooden flowers. Can be used as a rhythm instrument or rattle, it makes a soft, soothing sound that imitates the natural sound of rain. Ages 6 Months+
Twist and Turnables
Young children can refine their fine motor skills with these colorful screw-together blocks. This set of eight wooden blocks can be matched by shape or color.
Montessori Pink Tower
The Pink Tower is one of the most classic
Classic Wooden Block Set
Each household should have a good set of building blocks for their toddler. We like this classic wooden set of 100 blocks, also available unpainted. Read more about building blocks in
Clever Cat Memory Game
Sharpen children’s memory skills with this charmingly illustrated animal matching game. The 20 chunky wooden discs (10 pairs) are easier for small hands grasp and turn over than cardboard tiles.
Wooden Shape Sorter
A classic shape sorting toy that makes a great
Animal Matching Game
This set of animal figurines with
Lock Box
This lock box toy set including 10 unique wooden doors with different lock mechanism with metal handle and 1 small lock with keys. Also makes a great
Sorting and Stacking Toy
This wooden sorting and stacking puzzle contains 20 pieces including blocks of 5 colors and 5 geometric shapes. It helps to build early shape, color and size differentiation skills when toddlers try to match the blocks to the target or make various combinations.
Pikler Triangle Climbing Set
Climbing toys such as a pikler triangle are often recommended by Montessorians. This set offers options for multiple pieces to create the perfect set for your toddler.
Anatomically Correct Baby Doll
Baby dolls in Montessori are realistic and anatomically correct because learning materials should reflect the realism and diversity of the world. They help children to develop social-emotional learning and value people from diverse backgrounds.
Wooden Balance Board
Balance boards (also called wobble boards) are versatile and can help with developing balance, improving posture, strengthening the core, or even for various forms of play. My son loves to use it as a bridge and tunnel for his vehicles.
Hammer Peg Toy
This cause-and-effect activity will help your toddler develop multiple skills, such as motor skills, object permanence, and color recognition. Your child will enjoy watching the pegs go up and down while having all of the control.
Montessori Busy Board
A simple
2 Year Old Play Kit
Lovevery offers 4 different play kits for 2-year-olds that offer a variety of
Lovevery Block Set
A brilliant, practical system of solid wood blocks for building spatial, language, and problem-solving skills. 70 heirloom-quality pieces that work with each other in more than 20 stage-based activities. Years of learning through play, crafted by child development experts.
Geometry Puzzle
Introduce children to shapes and colors with this two-sided wooden puzzle. One side features cutouts for individual shapes, while the other encourages children to combine pieces into simple two-piece shapes.
Realistic Wooden Puzzle Set
This set of 6 small wooden puzzles includes a carrying bag. Each puzzle has realistic photographs of animals, fruits, vehicles, etc.
Wooden Pop Up Toy
Gently press these colorful wooden figures to make them bob up and down. Press them even harder and they pop up and out!
Solid Wood Drum
Great for musical exploration while stimulating hand-eye coordination and auditory awareness. The mallet’s rubbery head softens the sound of this melodious tympanic drum.
Wooden Barn with Animals
This barn set includes 7 realistic looking animals, a wooden ladder, and a folding corral.
Wooden Sensory Bin Tools
This set of wooden tools helps toddlers to hone practical life skills such as scooping, pouring, grasping, etc. Set includes 8 different pieces in a gift set.
Custom Family Book
Possibly our very favorite gift idea, this custom wooden board book can be created with pictures of your 1 year old and any family members (plus friends and pets!) that you choose.
Junior Ramp Racer
All wood, with a ramp frame and eight well-made race cars safe for young children. This ramp is an alternative to a ball tracker with similar benefits.
Montessori Dowel Toy Set
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