Montessori At Home - Parent’s Montessori Shelf

Children using a child-sized wheelbarrow - at home with Montessori

To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.” - Maria Montessori.


Bring Montessori into everyday family life with carefully selected materials for learning and purposeful play at home. Parent’s Montessori Shelf helps families choose age-appropriate activities that support independence, concentration, coordination, language, sensory development, and practical life skills.

Our Montessori at home collection includes hands-on materials, educational toys, practical life activities, and learning resources chosen to help children explore, practice new skills, and work independently in a prepared home environment.

Read our article: Why Montessori Toys Feel Just Right for Your Child - A Parent’s Guide to Meaningful Play

The materials are carefully selected by E&O Montessori’s Montessori-trained specialists for their developmental value, quality, simplicity, and suitability for home use.

E&O Montessori offers Montessori materials for families in Canada and the USA, with options organized to make choosing appropriate activities easier for parents.

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3-Way Magnification Station

Let students observe with a close eye, then compare views. Three visual experiences: 4x magnification, 8x/20x combo magnification, and kaleidoscopic distortion.

Early science tool for observations and investigations of insects, feathers, leaves, rocks and more.

Station measures 9 1/2"L x 9"H

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6.73.01A
$86.40
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Large Magnifying Glass With Handles

Our large wooden magnifying glass with a cute insect motif is
perfect for little explorers.

Made from high-quality wood,
this magnifying glass not only offers a unique appearance
but also provides hours of fun exploring nature with its
handles. A great tool to support children's natural spirit
of discovery.


•    Age recommendation: 2+
•    Material: Wood
•    Measurement: 17.7 x 14.8 cm

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6.73.02A
$16.20
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Jumbo Magnifiers with Stand

Extra-large magnifiers sized perfectly for small hands!

Ideal for taking a closer look at critters, rocks, fabric and so much more! Flip-out stands on each magnifier allow for engaged, hands-free viewing. Each magnifier’s super-safe, plastic lens measures 4.5” in diameter and offers 4.5x magnification.

  • Set of 6 comes organized in a convenient stand
  • Magnifiers measure 8”L
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6.73.03
$75.60
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Horseshoe Magnet

Where can you make the magnet stick? How does it work? For these kinds of discussions and more, use this durable, plastic horseshoe-shaped magnet.

Magnetically correct: one foot north and one foot south.

Plastic horseshoe-shaped magnet measure 12 cm x 12 cm ( 5 x 5 inches)

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6.75.01
$8.10
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Magnetic Wand

Magnetic magic!

Teach them all about magnetic properties as they learn and explore with this set of magnetic wands.

Our medium-size plastic magnetic wand measures 19cm (7 inches).

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6.76
$4.05
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Primary Science Lab Set

These real science tools are perfectly sized for little hands! Put this powerful assortment of resources right to work with the accompanying selection of hands–on science activity cards. • Includes durable, unbreakable beaker, magnifying glass, funnel, eyedropper, flask, tweezers, goggles, large 6" test tube and stand, 2 small test tubes with lids and stand, plus an Activity Guide • Provides accurate measurement markings to support rigorous investigations. • Encourages inquiry with 10 double–sided Activity Cards that reinforce science process skills, living and nonliving things, physical science, senses and more.

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6.76.01
$70.20
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Colour Mixing Glasses

Take a look! These unique glasses and interchangeable lenses let children observe the world while learning about colour. • Features 8 easy–to–change lenses—2 each of red, yellow and blue. • Teaches primary colours as well as mixing to make secondary colours by combining up to 2 lenses per side. • Includes colour–mixing chart. • Durable plastic glasses are sized just right for children, and wipe clean with a damp cloth.

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6.76.04
$15.30
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Color Mixing Lenses

See the world in a new light... and choose your color too!

Place up to 3 interchangeable, primary-color lenses into the frame to create secondary colors and hours of sensory fun!

Includes one sturdy lens frame with 3 slots and 3 colored lenses: red, yellow, and blue

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6.76.04A
$14.40
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Motorized Solar System

Watch the planets rotate just like they do in space with eight motorized planets and a glowing light-up sun. Turn off the lights and project a star show on the ceiling for the ultimate in-room space experience!

Teaches the fundamentals of planetary rotation around the sun
Encourages interest in the solar system
Promotes a love of science and exploration
Perfect for STEM learning

SKU
6.77
$98.10
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