Montessori-style play, stage by stage

Montessori Toys by Age: Honest Guides for Parents

Clear, honest guides to choosing Montessori-style toys, books and activities for babies and toddlers, stage by stage. Written for parents and caregivers.

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Babies · 0–12 months

Montessori Toys for 0–3 Months: What Actually HelpsWhat newborns need from play, and how to choose simple Montessori-style toys for 0-3 months.Read guide →Montessori Toys for 3–6 MonthsChoosing reaching and grasping toys for babies 3-6 months.Read guide →Montessori Toys for 6–12 MonthsMontessori-style toys for sitting and crawling babies, 6-12 months.Read guide →

Toddlers · 1–2 years

Montessori Toys for 1-Year-OldsWhat to look for in Montessori toys for 1-year-olds.Read guide →Montessori Toys for 2-Year-OldsChoosing Montessori toys and activities for 2-year-olds.Read guide →

Preschoolers · 3–4 years

Montessori Toys for 3–4-Year-OldsMontessori-style toys and activities for 3- and 4-year-olds.Read guide →

Parent toolkit

How to Set Up a Montessori Toy Shelf and RotationA simple, low-cost way to set up a Montessori toy shelf and rotation at home.Read guide →Toy Safety Checklist for Babies and ToddlersA practical toy safety checklist for parents of babies and toddlers.Read guide →