Montessori Inspired Gifts for Littles

Dec 8

Need some Montessori inspired gift ideas your kids will use over and over again? Here are my picks for 2025. Links are included but check your local shops and buy local when you can!

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Sensory Bin and Stand - The options are endless for sensory bins. Pinterest is full of themes and ideas. This stand works for outdoor as well as indoor use and can be taken down for storage. This one is a wood option from a seller on Etsy. Another cool Etsy find, honestly there are so many great options. Also for sensory materials check out Fort, located online and locally on Grove Ave in Richmond.

Knife and Peeler set - $60 for a knife! I know, but hear me out. This was recommended by a professionally trained chef friend of ours and he knew what he was talking about. I actually use this knife more than the “grown up" ones I have. It’s sharp but has a rounded tip and comes with a knuckle guard. Both the peeler and the knife are specially designed for little hands with holes for proper finger placement. It’s worth it, promise!

Dough and Cutters - I love the homemade sensory dough and eco cutters from RVANaturals. The dough is made from natural ingredients, including the coloring, and the cutters are made from eco friendly materials.

Grimm’s Toys - For open ended play that lasts all day it’s got to be Grimm’s. Sustainably sourced and produced in Germany, these toys are instant family heirlooms. You can find them locally at RVANaturals in Gayton Crossing (also online https://www.rvanaturals.com/grimmstoys).

Kitchen helper - A must have for littles who like to help in the kitchen. Bonus, this option does triple duty as an art easel and table and chair!

Ball/car trackers - These are great for toddlers. They’re fun and help develop the visual eye tracking crucial for reading and writing. This tracker has both balls and cars, including the oh so fun double car. To get extra milage out of this toy, only offer either balls or cars at a time, that way it will seem like new each time you switch.

Uncle Goose Blocks - I got these for my daughter when she was a toddler and they are still being use today by my 8 year old son. A true “oldie but goodie.”

Puzzles - I love puzzles. Some of my favorites for littles are Crocodile Creek puzzles. They have two piece puzzles for toddlers, all the way to 100 piece puzzles to challenge your older children. The puzzles are beautiful, well made and the floor puzzles have nice big pieces, perfect for younger kids. Well made frame puzzles are also great for toddlers. Look for pleasing images, inviting colors, and wood construction.