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Color-coded. Durable materials. Replaceable parts. Our appealing teacher-designed sets arrive complete and ready to serve children for years to come.
Color-coded. Durable materials. Replaceable parts. Our appealing teacher-designed sets arrive complete and ready to serve children for years to come.
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Lil' True Temper Wheelbarrow
Lil' True Temper Wheelbarrow
Real child-size wheelbarrow
$94.00
SC813
48 In Stock
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Pattern Play
Pattern Play
Color by Design from Mindware
$41.95
Y202
20 In Stock
Hex Bolt Board
Hex Bolt Board
4 hexagonal-headed bolts
$40.00
V06
22 In Stock
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Rainbow Wooden Blocks with Tray
Rainbow Wooden Blocks with Tray
25 unique wooden blocks & 8 figures
$49.95
V462
16 In Stock
Wavy Chopper
Wavy Chopper
Crinkle-cut knife
$5.50
D104
29 In Stock
Grammar Tells A Story
Grammar Tells A Story
Transforming Literacy with Montessori Storytelling from Parent Child Press
$24.95
542810
94 In Stock
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12" World Globe
Pioneer Globe from Replogle
$84.95
C208
15 In Stock
New
Chimalong®
Chimalong®
xylophone-style instrument from Woodstock Chimes
$59.95
M58
10 In Stock
Kids Nylon Knife Set
Kids Nylon Knife Set
3 knives
$9.95
D49
100+ In Stock
Kids' Garden Hand Tools
Kids' Garden Hand Tools
Trowel, rake, and spade from Toysmith
$14.50
SC678
93 In Stock
Hardwood Clothesline Stand
Hardwood Clothesline Stand
Child-size wooden laundry rack
$59.95
W42
9 In Stock
Primary Garden Tools
Primary Garden Tools
Set of 4 child-size, long-handled, real garden tools
$42.00
SC618
24 In Stock
Durable Juice Glass Set
Durable Juice Glass Set
6 pieces
$19.95
D510
100+ In Stock
Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom
Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom
Preparing an Environment that Fosters Respect, Kindness & Responsibility from Parent Child Press
$19.95
538700
43 In Stock
Gratitude Tree
Gratitude Tree
Write things you are grateful for on paper leaves & add them to the wooden tree from Kikkerland
$18.95
R258
11 In Stock
Grace and Courtesy
Grace and Courtesy
A Picture Guide for Children and Adults
$19.00
R159
Temporarily Out-of-Stock
Expect 5/4/26
Natural Sweep Carpet Sweeper
Natural Sweep Carpet Sweeper
Real tool with adjustable handle from Bissell
$42.00
Q86
50 In Stock
Wobble Board
Wobble Board
Wooden balance board
$29.95
E234
29 In Stock
Small Natural Hemmed Work Rug
Small Natural Hemmed Work Rug
36" x 24"
$14.95
X550W
Temporarily Out-of-Stock
Expect 5/15/26

Ideas & Insights Articles

Ideas & Insights Articles

Family Vacationing Made Easier
"You don't have to go far or plan a big, expensive vacation to see great stuff. In fact, some of the greatest places may be right around the corner."—Joanne O'Sullivan, 101 Places You Gotta See Before You're 12!Parents often have mixed feelings with the approach of vacation time. It's nice to have a more relaxed routine and... Read More
Maria Montessori: A Little History
Light years ahead of her time, Maria Montessori developed a theory of education that continues to thrive more than a century after she opened her first school. Perhaps your children attend a Montessori school, or maybe you home school with inspiration from her method. Noticing how children were challenged by the expectation... Read More
Social Justice, Environmental Justice, and the Elementary Child
"I care about climate justice and the living planet... I've learned you are never too small to make a difference."—Greta Thunberg1When I present the Timeline of Life to elementary students, discussing how life began on Earth, I enjoy pointing out my favorite illustrations: the Ice Ages, the Carboniferous Period when dead pl... Read More
The Ground Was Our Writing Board
What do you do when you meet a legend? I watched as Lakshmi Kripalani was honored by AMS with a Lifetime Achievement Award this year and was completely uplifted by the many ways in which the Montessori community embraced a true Montessori sage...Lakshmi Kripalani: An Authentic Montessori LegendI have had good fortune and a ... Read More
Let Us Help!
Let Me Help: Supporting the Young Child at Home By Karin Salzmann. Reprinted from Montessori Talks to Parents, NAMTA; with permission from NAMTA and the author. In primitive societies, and even in quite recent times, children always participated in the life of the home. A sense of belonging, along with pride of accomplishme... Read More
How Children Learn to Write
We often take for granted the natural growth of children that happens without our direct involvement. Just think of the physical changes that take place in the first year of life. We do so many things to encourage and support our children's growth, but often without knowledge of what we do or how we do it.We help children l... Read More
What Do Children Really Need?
In order to survive, humans have basic needs which fall into both material and intangible categories. As parents, we strive to provide these essentials so our children will grow and prosper. The list of necessities is not long, but each one takes conscious time and effort to manage.The Montessori elementary curriculum inclu... Read More
Indigenous Parenting: Wisdom from Ancient Cultures
"Kahoho kuhuma madzi is the Giriama/Kenyan name for toddler. It means 'a youngster who can be sent to fetch a cup of water.'" —David F. Lancy, Child Helpers: A Multidisciplinary Perspective As a struggling new mother, Michaellen Doucleff was frustrated that her two-year-old was slapping her. Doing research for a story... Read More
Hiking with Children
"Let us have endless patience with his slow progress, and show enthusiasm and gladness at his successes. If we could say: ' We are respectful and courteous in our dealings with children, we treat them as we should like to be treated ourselves,' we should have mastered a great educational principle..."—Maria Montessori, Dr. ... Read More
Baking with Children
Do you find pastry intimidating? Children don't! Any child who has played with modeling dough will be eager to use the same techniques to create a pastry-based snack. And any parent can make it happen, with ready-made pie crust, realistic expectations, and Montessori-style step-by-step skill-building.Fiddling with scraps of... Read More