Looking for Montessori-inspired gifts that combine fun and learning? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re updating your playroom or searching for that perfect toddler gift guide pick, the right gift can support everything from gross motor development to fostering independent play. If you’re a fan of Montessori parenting, you’ll love these thoughtful ideas designed to engage your child’s natural curiosity and creativity.
Let’s dive in and discover some cool ways to fill your little one’s room with gifts that encourage both growth and joy!
I’ve learned Montessori toys and activities are inspired by practical life and open-ended play. It’s the simplicity, beauty, independence, and opportunity for kids to “learn how to learn” is what you’ll find in Montessori toys and activities.
These are ideal Montessori Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, or a great congratulatory gift after acceptance into an accredited Montessori School.
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Montessori Inspired Gift Ideas- Toys By Age
Montessori Toys For Babies
Baby Walker- Ready set mow! This baby walker resembles a lawnmower with an adjustable handle to help your little ones take their first steps and practice balance.
Comes with 20+ blocks and is recommended for ages 10 months and up.
Climber– Babies love to crawl and climb around exploring. The Climber Pickler is an excellent Montessori toy for babies and toddlers.
- Foldable.
- Ladder/slide option or rock wall/slide.
- Hours of open-ended play.
- Recommended for ages 6 months to 4 years old.
Best Montessori Toys For 1 & 2-Year-Old
Wooden Ring Stacker- These rainbow stacker are such beautiful wooden Montessori toys. They come in a variety of colors like pastel and rainbow. It’s a great way to enhance hand-eye coordination.
Punch Drop- With Punch Drop kids can work on their hand-eye coordination by pounding the three balls down into the box and watching them roll out. Made from solid rubber.
Recommended for ages 12 months and up.
Drum Set- A drum set is another great Montessori baby toy for the little ones to make their own beats and to wiggle to. This drum set also comes with a drumstick, which is another way for kids to work on their motor skills.
Recommended for ages 18 months and up.
Balance Bike- Balance bikes are a fantastic way for the little ones to work on their motor skills and gain confidence in trust in what their little bodies can do.
The Retrospec Cricket is for beginners. Made with 4 wheels for better balance and it’s also designed to make sure each baby’s feet can touch the floor for better stability. For kids 12-24 months.
Wooden Balance Board- Another way for children to build independence, confidence in their abilities, and use their imagination is a wooden Balance Board. There is so much they can do from trying to balance, which strengthens muscles, turning it into a slide, a bridge, or a beam to rest on. The possibilities are endless.
- Made with natural birch and beech wood.
- Can support 485 lbs.
- Recommended for ages 19 months and older.
Little Steps- Little steps are another useful Montessori toy for toddlers, helping them with balance and coordination. These would also help with color coordination.
- 6 Circular wooden pads in 6 different colors.
- It can be used indoors or outdoors.
- Anti-slip pads.
- Can easily be stored away.
- Recommended for ages 18 months to 8 years old.
Stackables- Similar to stacking or building blocks, these Stackables are 9 different shapes and colors. This set is considered a balance game to help practice shapes, colors, and fine motor skills.
Recommended for ages 12 months to 8 years old.
Montessori Placemat & Utensils–
- (1) Silicone placemat
- (2) Napkins
- (1) Spoon
- (1) Fork
- (1) Knife
LED Big Busy Board- This Big Busy Board is great because it teaches real-life skills like tying shoes, telling time on a clock, winding gears, and putting together buttons. Perfect for independence and cognitive thinking.
Recommended for 12 months and up.
Printable Coloring Sorting Activity

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Best Montessori Toys For 3-Year-Olds
Banjo- A beautiful Montessori-inspired gift idea for 3-year-olds is a Banjo. Let them make fresh sounds and jam. The banjo is the perfect Montessori gift to work on fine motor skills.
Recommended for ages 3 years old and up.
Lacing Beads- If you are working on color recognition and counting lacing beads are cool, Montessori inspired gift ideas for toddlers.
They can get creative with the 30 wooden beads and laces with 6 bold colors and a variety of shapes.
Recommended for 3 to 5-year-olds.
Dust & Broom Set- Melissa & Doug Let’s Playhouse, sweep, and Mop Set is the absolute perfect Montessori gift to teach independence and open-ended play.
So many children would rather do what their parents are doing instead of playing with their toys. This set will do the trick!
Recommended for ages 3 – 6 years old.
Diversity Wobble Board– This balance board was created to inspire the same endless opportunity for hours of open-ended play. They also created it to spread love for the beauty of diversity and inclusion.
- Color hues of our diverse skin tones.
- Starter size, which is ideal for toddlers or regular size.
- The starter size supports 350 lbs.
- Regular size supports 450 lbs.
Wooden Geoboard– A fun way to work on math skills like geometry, angles, symmetry, and fractions.
Recommended for ages 3 years old and up.
Kid Easel- Let their imagination run wild with a multi-purpose Easel.
- Whiteboard, chalkboard, and paper
- Markers.
- Chalk.
- Finger paints.
- Apron.
- Magnetic letters and numbers.
- And so much!
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Montessori Toys For 4-Year-Olds
Number Board– This Montessori gift will help the little ones trace numbers and enhance their counting skills the proper way. No need for flashcards.
To add a little more fun, it’s recommended to use food items for counting and Play-Doh for tracing.
Lovevery has a Play Kit subscription for ages 0 – 12 months, 1 year old, 2 years old, and 3 years old, which could cover all of your Montessori-inspired playtimes.
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Montessori Puzzles For Toddlers
Montessori puzzles are a great way for toddlers to work on problem-solving and hand-eye coordination. Over time they will gain confidence in their abilities to problem-solve.
Montessori Wooden Puzzle- These animal puzzles for toddlers help kids ages 2-4 with hand-eye coordination, counting, and number recognition.
Busy Board Name Puzzle- This Name Puzzle comes in 10 different colors and can be purchased with or without pegs. Great for letter recognition.
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Montessori Books For Parents
Montessori books are also wonderful Montessori-inspired gift ideas for parents.
I hope you find this Montessori gift guide helpful in building your own play area. These are some of the best Montessori-inspired gift ideas for toddlers. Enjoy!
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