Montessori Practical Life Materials for Toddlers & Preschool

Grasping a handle and pouring water or grains helps children develop fine motor control.

This set includes:

-Small-size plastic tray 10 x 7.5 inches (25cm x 19 cm)

-Two small porcelain creamers with handles 2 x 2.5 inches (5 cm base x 5.5 cm high)

-Sponge

Once children have mastered the basics, give them many opportunities to refine their skills in new ways.

This exercise presents pouring from one handless pitcher to another handless pitcher.

A child holds a handless pitcher by gently wrapping their fingers around the body of the pitcher, supporting it with both hands if needed.

This grip helps strengthen hand muscles and improves fine motor coordination. 

The whole set includes:

Medium size tray (10”x 7.5”)

2 glass handless pitchers (4”x 2”)

Sponge

This Montessori pouring activity includes two stainless steel creamers with handles and a wooden tray. It is designed to help children develop fine motor control, hand coordination, and focus through repeated practice.

This set includes:
Small wooden tray (25 cm × 20 cm)
Two stainless steel creamers with handles (2-inch base × 2-inch height)
Sponge
 

Broom with Wooden Handle

This child-sized Montessori broom is perfect for practical life activities at home or in the classroom. Made in Germany with a solid beechwood handle and durable synthetic bristles, it is lightweight, easy to handle, and designed to fit comfortably in small hands.

Using this broom encourages children to develop independence, coordination, and a sense of responsibility while caring for their environment.

• Child-sized broom with beechwood handle
• Durable synthetic bristles
• Length: 65 cm / 25.6 in
• Made in Germany

Recommended age: 3+ years

Indoor Scrubber with Wooden Handle – Red

Designed for Montessori practical life scrubbing work, this indoor scrubber features a sturdy wooden handle and vibrant red bristles. Sized just right for children, it supports motor development, concentration, and a sense of responsibility. A perfect addition to your practical life shelf for home or classroom use.

• Child-sized indoor scrubber with wooden handle
• Vibrant red synthetic bristles
• Dimensions: 65 × 16.5 × 5.5 cm / 25.6 × 6.5 × 2.2 in
• Made in Germany

Recommended age: 2+ years

Outdoor Montessori Broom – Natural Bristles, Wooden Handle

This sturdy outdoor Montessori broom is designed for real-life sweeping activities that children truly enjoy. Perfect for cleaning leaves, patios, or garden paths, it helps young learners take pride in meaningful work while developing coordination, balance, and concentration.

The broom features coarse natural bristles that easily collect dust and outdoor debris, and a smooth wooden handle that fits comfortably in a child’s hands. Children love using it to keep their outdoor environment tidy – an important part of Care of the Environment in Montessori Practical Life activities.

Wooden Cleaning Guide - Montessori Practical Life

The Wooden Cleaning Guide is a classic Montessori aid for sweeping exercises. It gives the child a clearly defined working area and helps concentrate movements while gathering dust or small debris.

How it is used: The teacher places the guide on the floor. The child sweeps particles into the semicircular opening, keeping all debris within the boundary. When the area inside the guide is clean, the child carefully transfers the collected debris into a dustpan. This supports control of movement, order, and real contribution to Care of the Environment.

Traditional Montessori Sweeping Set – Metal

This high-quality Montessori sweeping set is made in Germany and built to last. It’s designed for children to practice real-life cleaning and develop independence, coordination, and responsibility — all essential parts of the Practical Life area.

The set includes a child-sized natural hair brush with a smooth wooden handle and a curved metal dustpan that sits flush to the floor for easy sweeping. Children learn to collect small bits of dust, sand, or crumbs and transfer them carefully into the dustpan — an activity that refines motor control, promotes order, and supports Care of the Environment.

Help children develop independence and responsibility with this Montessori practical life cleaning set designed just for them.

• Durable blue plastic dustpan
• Small brush with wooden handle and synthetic bristles
• Child-sized floor broom with wooden handle and synthetic bristles (length: 53 cm / 21 in)

Perfectly scaled for little hands, this floor sweeping set encourages children to care for their environment while practicing coordination, concentration, and fine motor skills.

Recommended age: 3+

Mop with Wooden Handle

This child-sized Montessori mop is an essential tool for practical life activities, allowing children to actively participate in caring for their environment. With its lightweight wooden handle and soft cotton mop head, it is easy for young children to use both at home and in the classroom.

Using the mop helps children build independence, coordination, and responsibility while strengthening motor skills through meaningful real-life tasks.

• Child-sized mop with wooden handle
• Soft and absorbent cotton mop head
• Length: 62 cm / 24.4 in

Recommended age: 2+ years

Straw Broom – Montessori Practical Life

This lightweight Montessori straw broom with a bamboo handle is made from natural, eco-friendly materials. Perfectly sized for young children, it allows them to practice real sweeping movements with a tool that feels and looks just like an adult one — but designed for their small hands.

Children love using the straw broom to keep their classroom or home environment tidy. Sweeping activities help develop concentration, balance, coordination, and independence — key goals of the Practical Life area in Montessori education.

This child-sized mop features an adjustable telescopic handle.

Designed to encourage independence and responsibility, it enables children to actively participate in maintaining their environment.

The mop head is removable and washable, ensuring easy cleaning and durability.

The handle adjusts from 23 to 40 inches length.

Ideal for children ages 2-12.