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Montessori Yard & Garden Tools for Toddlers and Preschoolers | Outdoor Practical Life Activities

Toddler using Montessori kids garden tools in the backyard to care for plants and grass

Invite your child to care for the outdoor environment with our collection of Montessori gardening tools and outdoor activity sets. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, these real, child-sized tools empower young children to take part in raking, digging, watering, planting, sweeping, and more.

These hands-on outdoor activities foster independence, responsibility, and a love for nature. Whether your child is planting seeds, pushing a wheelbarrow, or watering flowers, each task helps build coordination, focus, and a sense of purpose.

Montessori Benefits of Outdoor Work:

  • Develops gross and fine motor skills in a purposeful way
  • Teaches care of the environment and living things
  • Encourages responsibility, patience, and focus
  • Supports practical life skills in a real-world outdoor setting

Perfect for:

  • Parents creating a Montessori-inspired home garden
  • Children ages 2 to 6 who love outdoor activity
  • Families looking for screen-free, nature-based learning

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children learn best through purposeful work with their hands. Gardening and yard care are ideal for helping children connect with nature, learn to nurture living things, and feel capable as contributing members of the family.

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Outdoor Broom with Wooden Handle: Coarse Natural

This durable outdoor broom is perfect for real-life tasks like sweeping leaves, patios, or walkways. It features coarse natural bristles and a long wooden handle, making it ideal for older children.

Details:
•    - Age: 4+
•    - Size: 96 x 23 x 7 cm
•    - Made in: Germany

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1.07.07B
$22.00
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Red Metal Kid Wheelbarrow

Red Metal Kid Wheelbarrow

This child-sized wheelbarrow is built from sturdy red metal with yellow rubber grips, offering both durability and safety. Children can carry soil, plants, toys, or garden treasures just like adults do. It is both functional and attractive, making it a highlight of outdoor Montessori activities.

Montessori-inspired learning

The wheelbarrow supports coordination, balance, and gross motor development. It encourages responsibility, teamwork, and independence while children engage in meaningful outdoor work.

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1.20.01
$149.00
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Planting Seeds Spring Activity Set

Planting Seeds Montessori Activity Set includes:

- Small Wooden Tray with Cutout Handles (10 x 8 x 1.5 inches). 

-  Medium Wooden Tray with Cutout Handles (13.5 x 9.5 x 1.5 inches).

- Double Layer Drainer Tray (16 x 9 inches).

 - Houseplant Garden Tools for Kids with Metal Heads: rake (6.5”), wide spade (8”), and narrow spade (8”). You can use them for this Planting Seeds Activity, or for aerating soil to reach small spaces in your flower pots.
-    4 Clay Pots (2 x 2 inches).
-    2 Clear Round Plastic Jars with Lids.

- Large Plastic Container with Lid.

 

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1.20.02
$76.00
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Kids Shovel

Kids Shovel

This sturdy child-sized garden shovel is designed for real work. With a long wooden handle and a durable metal blade, it is both practical and attractive. Available in cheerful colors, it encourages children to take part in outdoor Montessori activities such as digging, planting, or building in the sandbox. Unlike fragile plastic shovels, this tool is made to last.

Montessori-inspired learning

Using real tools fosters independence and responsibility. The shovel supports nature activities for preschoolers, helping them connect with the earth while building gross motor strength, balance, and coordination.

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1.20.02A
$18.00
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Kids Leaf Rake

Kids Leaf Rake

The child-sized leaf rake is ideal for outdoor Montessori activities. With a sturdy wooden handle and a colorful metal head, it allows children to gather leaves, help in the garden, and take part in meaningful seasonal work. Unlike plastic rakes, this tool is both durable and attractive, making children proud to use it.

Montessori-inspired learning

Raking teaches responsibility, coordination, and rhythm. It encourages children to observe seasonal changes and connect with nature, while also building gross motor control and independence.

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1.20.04
$18.00
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Gardening Tote with Garden Tools and Metal Watering Can

Gardening Tote with Garden Tools and Metal Watering Can

This complete gardening kit gives children everything they need to begin their first outdoor Montessori activities. The sturdy cotton tote keeps tools neatly organized, while the real metal watering can and three child-sized garden tools with wooden handles and metal heads make gardening authentic and practical. Unlike plastic toys, these tools are durable, attractive, and built to last.

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1.20.05
$39.00
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Garden Tools Set

Garden Tools Set

This beautifully designed three-piece garden set is perfect for little hands eager to explore the outdoors. With two sturdy shovels and a child-sized rake, children can dig, plant, and care for their own little garden. Each tool has a smooth wooden handle and a durable metal head with rounded edges for safe, practical use. Unlike plastic toys, these tools look and feel real — beautiful and attractive pieces children are proud to use.

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1.20.05A
$26.00
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Life Cycle of a Green Bean Plant - 4 Realistic Models

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The Life Cycle of a Green Bean Plant reveals the development of a Green Bean Plant in a fun and easy to learn manner! Stages include a Seed, Germination, Seedling, and Green Bean Plant.

Packaged on a blister card, it includes educational information in English, Spanish, and French languages on each stage of development.

Each item is professionally sculpted and individually hand-painted in true-to-life colors, making them favorites of children.

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5.10.05
$12.00
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Plant / Animal Classification

Our beautiful Plant/Animal classification set includes: 6” x 4” x 2” clear plastic box with 14 objects inside, and 2 large cards.

Each object is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted.

Replica size is between 1.5” and 3” in height.

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6.53B
$42.00
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Flowers, Leaves and Other Plant Parts

What makes up a plant? Get an up close look at the bits and pieces of plant parts, from the tip of the root to the edge of a leaf, and everything in between. This book also offers answers on why plants are the way they are, whether it’s color, shape, size, or scent.

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11.02.12
$9.99
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