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Best Montessori Gifts for Babies 0-12 Months
Baby Play Kits 0 – 12 Months
Lovevery offers 6 different play kits for babies that offer a variety of
Sensory Ball
This sensory ball has 8 different sections with various textures and sounds for babies to explore.
Wooden Motor Development Set
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An object permanence box is a classic
For even more ideas for your baby, check out our complete Montessori Gift Guide for Babies.
Best Montessori Gifts for 1-Year-Olds
Wooden Ball Tracker
A ball tracker has many benefits including developing motor skills, eye strength, and bilateral integration skills. Makes a great
1-Year-Old Play Kit
Lovevery offers 4 different play kits for 1 year olds that offer a variety of
Wooden Ring Stacker
This simple yet beautiful set of stacking rings is made from maple, walnut, and cherry wood with non-toxic glue.
First Word Books
My First ABC, My First 123, and My First Colors: These board books by DK are a great collection for your baby or toddler. When possible,
Shape Sorter
This is a classic developmental toy that not only gives toddlers practice with shape discrimination, but also cause and effect. The design of this shape sorter is wonderful for a younger child who is new to the concept.
For even more ideas for your 1-year-old, check out our complete Montessori Gift Guide for 1-Year-Olds.
Best Montessori Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
Wooden Barn with Animals
This barn set includes 7 realistic-looking animals, a wooden ladder, and a folding corral.
Wooden Lacing Set
This set of lacing beads is designed for young toddlers who have not yet developed their pincer grasp to the point of holding a little thread. This set has 1 string connected to a wood needle. The 12 beads and rings have a large hole to fit the needle through easily.
The Helper Play Kit
This Play Kit responds to your two-year-old’s natural curiosity with
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.
For even more ideas for your 2-year-old, check out our complete Montessori Gift Guide for 2-Year-Olds.
Best Montessori Gifts for 3-Year-Olds
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.
Wooden Bead Lacing Set
This beading set helps children develop strong fine motor, cognitive, and visual perception skills, while promoting hand-eye coordination. Includes 2 strings and 30 wooden beads.
3 Year Old Play Kits
Lovevery offers 4 different play kits for 3-year-olds that offer a variety of
Functional Kids Vacuum
This toy vacuum has been designed like the famous Dyson Cord-Free vacuum to the very last detail. Working cord-free vacuum with accessible debris tray, simulated cyclone action, easy to release attachments, and a long and short nozzle. Great
Lock Box
This lockbox toy set includes 10 unique wooden doors with different lock mechanisms with metal handles and 1 small lock with keys. Also makes a great
For even more ideas for your 3-year-old, check out our complete Montessori Gift Guide for 3-Year-Olds.
Best Montessori Gifts for Preschoolers (4, 5, and 6 Year-Olds)
4 Year Old Play Kits
Lovevery offers 4 different play kits for 4-year-olds that offer a variety of
Wooden Knife for Kids
This is a child-friendly safe wooden knife that can be used by your little chef. It cuts through fruits and vegetables, cheese, bread and much more.
Montessori Movable Alphabet
The movable alphabet is one of the most classic
Wooden Balance Beam Set
This balance beam set can fold or come apart for easy storage. Practice gross motor skills, use as a “road” or “bridge” for other toys, play “the floor is lava” or get creative making an obstacle course.
Wooden Moon Phase Puzzle
Teach the lunar cycle with this wooden moon phase puzzle. Includes a “key” to match the pieces to each phase.
Pattern Blocks and Boards
This pattern blocks and boards set lets kids enjoy a classic math manipulative and learning activity. It’s great for spatial awareness, color recognition, hand eye coordination, and problem solving
For even more ideas for your preschooler, check out our complete Montessori Gift Guide for Preschoolers.
I hope you found some great ideas to get started on all your Christmas and holiday shopping for 2023!
For even more ideas, check out all of our Montessori Gift Guides, divided by age group.
