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Montessori Practical Life Materials for Toddlers & Preschool

Montessori child using practical life cloth washing stand

The first learning materials that the child is likely to encounter in the Montessori classroom are those that make up the Montessori practical life curriculum. The young child enters the Children’s House which reflects an extension of home with some of the same kinds of activities which are typically human.
Practical Life Activities strengthen and develop a characteristically human foundation to the personality, of co-ordination of movement (unity of thought, will, action). They are most important to the whole development of the child.
These are activities that involve pouring different materials, using utensils such as scissors, tongs and tweezers, cleaning and polishing, preparing snacks, laying the table and washing dishes, arranging flowers, gardening, doing up and undoing clothes fastenings, and so on. 
Their aims, in addition to developing the child’s skills for independent living (“Help me to do it by myself”), are to build up the child’s gross and fine motor control and eye-hand co-ordination, to introduce them to the cycle of selecting, initiating, completing and tidying up an activity, and to introduce the rules for functioning in the social setting of the Montessori classroom.
 

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Set of 10 Pink Wooden Boxes

Set of 10 Pink Wooden Boxes

This beautiful Montessori set includes 10 pink wooden boxes with lids, made in the same color as the classic Pink Tower. Each box measures 9.0 cm x 9.0 cm x 2.1 cm, perfectly sized for Montessori materials, small objects, or cards.

These boxes are excellent for storing and organizing Montessori language materials such as 3.07.3a Pink Picture Cards or your own cards up to 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm in size. Their smooth wooden finish and rich pink color make them both functional and visually appealing on Montessori shelves.

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3.07.03B
$166.50
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Set of 10 Blue Wooden Boxes

Set of 10 Blue Wooden Boxes

This beautiful Montessori set includes 10 blue wooden boxes with lids, exclusively made for E&O Montessori. Each box measures 9.0 cm x 9.0 cm x 2.1 cm, perfectly sized for Montessori materials, small objects, or cards.

These boxes are ideal for storing and organizing Montessori language materials such as 3.08.3a Blue Picture Cards or your own blue cards up to 8.5 cm x 8.5 cm in size. The bright blue color and smooth wooden finish make them both functional and visually attractive on Montessori shelves.

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3.08.03B
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Set of 14 Green Wooden Boxes

Set of 14 Green Wooden Boxes

This exclusive Montessori set includes 14 green wooden boxes with lids and two complete sets of phonogram stickers for both boxes and lids. Each box measures 9.0 cm x 9.0 cm x 2.1 cm, perfectly sized for Montessori language materials and phonogram cards.

These durable and beautifully crafted boxes help children organize and classify language materials while maintaining an orderly and inviting Montessori environment. The smooth wooden finish and rich green color make the set both functional and aesthetically pleasing on classroom shelves.

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3.09.01B
$218.70
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Three Compartment Box for Classified Cards

Three Compartment Box for Classified Cards

This high-quality Montessori wooden box is designed to organize and display 3-part classified cards, picture cards, and control cards neatly on the classroom shelf. Made from durable solid beechwood, it provides a natural and elegant way to store and present Montessori language materials.

Perfectly sized for our 3-part classified card sets (6.49.1, 6.49.2, 6.49.3, and 6.49.4), this three-compartment box helps children develop order, independence, and responsibility when working with nomenclature materials.

Ideal for Montessori language and cultural materials, helps children organize and classify information, lightweight and stable, easy to handle and maintain, suitable for classroom or home use.

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3.11.06
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Three Part Tray for Classified Cards

Three Part Tray for Classified Cards

This high-quality wooden tray is designed for organizing and displaying three-part Montessori nomenclature cards. Made of durable natural wood, it provides an elegant and functional way to present picture, label, and control cards neatly on Montessori shelves.

Measuring 9" (L) x 6.5" (W) x 1¼" (H), the tray includes three compartments sized 5½" x 4", 4" x 4", and 4" x 1½", perfectly fitting Montessori 3-part classified cards. Its smooth surface and lightweight design make it easy for children to handle independently, encouraging order and care of materials.

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3.11.06A
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Language Card Cabinet

Language Card Cabinet

This high-quality Montessori wooden cabinet is designed for organizing language cards and materials in the classroom. With 15 individual compartments, it offers an elegant and practical storage solution for a variety of Montessori language activities.

Perfect for storing phonetic reading cards, vocabulary building sets, grammar symbols, and other Montessori language materials, this cabinet helps children develop order, independence, and responsibility while keeping the classroom neat and organized.

Made from durable solid beechwood with a smooth natural finish, this cabinet adds beauty and functionality to any Montessori environment. Ideal for use in preschool, Casa, or elementary classrooms.

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3.11.06C
$178.20
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Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Snapping

Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Snaps

This Montessori frame allows toddlers to practice fastening and unfastening snaps. It strengthens finger muscles, promotes coordination, and introduces sequencing skills.

Why parents and teachers love it

Snaps are a common clothing fastener. This frame provides children with repeated, hands-on practice in a safe way.

Why children love it

The sound and feel of each snap “clicking” closed is rewarding and engaging for little hands.

Details

  • Wooden frame with durable snap-closure fabric
  • Encourages independence and real-life skill practice
  • Dimensions: 28.5 x 29.7 cm (11.2 x 11.7 in)
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7.00.40
$34.20
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Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Velcro

Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Velcro

This Montessori dressing frame allows toddlers to practice opening and closing Velcro straps. It is an excellent first step in dressing skills because Velcro is simple, quick, and rewarding for little hands to master.

Why parents and teachers love it

Parents and Montessori educators appreciate this frame as it introduces children to fastening in an easy, frustration-free way. It builds independence, focus, and fine motor strength, preparing children for more complex fasteners later on.

Why children love it

Children enjoy the satisfying sound and feel of pulling Velcro apart and pressing it back together. The immediate success motivates them to repeat the activity again and again.

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7.00.41
$34.20
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Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: 3 Buttons

Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Buttons

This Montessori dressing frame helps toddlers practice buttoning and unbuttoning, an important skill for self-dressing and independence.

Why parents and teachers love it

It offers structured, repeated practice in a safe, controlled way, building the foundation for daily dressing routines.

Why children love it

Children love the feeling of accomplishment when they can fasten and unfasten buttons by themselves.

Details

  • Solid wooden frame with fabric and child-sized buttons
  • Strengthens fine motor skills and concentration
  • Dimensions: 28.5 x 29.7 cm (11.2 x 11.7 in)
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7.00.42
$34.20
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Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Large Zipper

Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Zipper

This Montessori dressing frame gives toddlers the opportunity to practice zipping up and down. It helps them master an essential self-dressing skill while strengthening fine motor control and coordination.

Why parents and teachers love it

It builds independence and patience while making dressing easier in everyday life. Perfect for classroom or home use.

Why children love it

Children enjoy the satisfying motion of zipping and unzipping, which gives them immediate feedback and success.

Details

  • Solid wooden frame with durable fabric and a child-sized zipper
  • Supports fine motor practice and self-dressing
  • Dimensions: 28.5 x 29.7 cm (11.2 x 11.7 in)
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7.00.43
$34.20
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Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Buckling

Infant Toddler Dressing Frame: Buckling

This Montessori dressing frame is specially designed for infants and toddlers to practice the everyday skill of opening and closing buckles. It helps little ones strengthen their fingers, improve hand–eye coordination, and build independence through repetition.

Why parents and teachers love it

Parents and Montessori educators value this frame because it allows children to practice a real-life skill in a focused and structured way. It supports concentration, patience, and confidence while preparing children for self-care.

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7.00.44
$34.20
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