The best Montessori inspired Non toys gifts list
Oct 5, 2018 - Christmas , Recommendations - By Carine Robin
In order to inspire you this Christmas, I have written a series of blog posts featuring my favourites toys and gifts.
Last week, I shared my favourite Montessori gifts for babies.
This week, we will focus on practical materials and gifts that are not toys.
We love toys in our family but we know that we don't need that many.
Children under the age of 6 want to develop their independence and their skills. The following ideas will support that natural need.
Are you looking for Montessori activities for your child, but you don't have time to make three-part cards and search for printables?
Are you unsure what activities are appropriate? How best to present them to your child?
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LEARN MOREI have chosen gifts that I would be happy to offer to any child. So you may be inspired when you have to attend a birthday party or your family will be happy to pick from your list.
I understand the challenges parents face when trying to persuade their family to select specific gifts. Hopefully, this list will be of assistance!
The primary goal of these materials is to foster your child’s independence.
Within the Montessori curriculum, these materials are related to the Practical Life area or Activities of Everyday Living.
I’ve categorized the ideas into two groups: Care of the Environment and Care of Self.
Setting up your space and Care of the Environment
- a broom
- a dustpan and brush
- a spray bottle or a cleaning set
- a crinkle cutter: perfect for toddlers or a more advanced knife sets for older or more experienced children
- a juicer
- a coffee grinder (I found a small one at Sainsburry)
- a new plant to take care of and a watering can
- a table top oven
- an Ikea child's kitchen that you hack to use it for real food preparation
- a water dispenser - You may find some discounted in shops as it's more a summer item.
- Clothe horse with wooden pegs
- a washboard
- a hand vacuum
- a sewing machine. We have the Sewcool one!
- a knitting french doll
- a woodwork set
- a mortar and pestle, offer an aromatic plant pot too!
- a floor bed
- a canopy for the bed
- a simple music player with headphone and some CDs.
- a child's size desk or table with chairs
- a reading chair
- a bookshelf with a few new books. We have the Tidy bookcase with the Montessori lower case in red and blue. Receive 10% off when you use the AMBCR10
Care of self
- a child's size ironing board or a table top ironing board and travel iron
- A child's size coat rack
- a hand mirror
- a combing set
- a child's size nail clipper and nail brush
- A timer and a teeth model to encourage your child to brush his teeth. A care station to allow your child to have all his accessories in one place.
- An over the bath sink
- Natural bath soap set and cute wash mitts
- Massage tools for children. I found most of my massage tools in Tiger shop!
- Some handkerchiefs
- New pairs of gloves and hats
- Waterproof dungarees and easy to slide in wellies
- A pair of slippers
- A bathrobe
I hope you will find these gifts ideas useful!
Stay tuned for another list next week!
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About the Author: Carine Robin is a qualified and experienced Montessori teacher and founder of The Montessori Family. With over 15 years of experience, Carine offers a blend of professional insight and personal understanding as a mother of two and qualified child psychologist. Inspired by the success of her Montessori subscription box, she created The Montessori Family to provide a comprehensive resource for parents and teachers globally. This platform aims to support child growth and well-being through curated educational activities. Additionally, Carine maintains the UK's most popular Montessori blog and administers the largest Montessori UK Facebook group, making her a central figure in the Montessori community.
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Hi Carine, thanks for this list. Please could you recommend a simple music player suitable for my children to listen to together with or without headphones? Thank you!