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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Earth Science - Fossil Collection

Earth Science – Fossil Collection | Montessori Material

Introduce children to the fascinating world of paleontology with this hands-on Fossil Collection, thoughtfully curated to support Montessori studies in cosmic education and natural history.

This 12-specimen set includes real fossils such as ammonite, petrified wood, shark’s tooth, fossil fern, gastropod, coral, and more. Each specimen is labeled and stored in a compartmentalized box, making it easy for children to explore, classify, and observe.

SKU
6.88
$39.00
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Simple Machines Activity Set with Cards

Keep it simple with real STEM learning! Discover amazing engineering wonders through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities and experiments. Introduce and explore all 6 simple machines as you make amazing discoveries, design solutions for real-world problems, and conduct your own investigations.

Includes:

Lever board, wedge, pulley with rope and hook, cart with 4 wheels, Archimedes screw, 4 barrel weights, and 10 double-sided activity cards to build early engineering and problem-solving skills. Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials is also included.

Largest piece (cart) measures 5" L x 3 1/2" W

Age 5+

Grade K+

SKU
6.91.06
$67.00
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Sink or Float Activity Set with Cards

Set sail with real STEM learning! Young learners can dive into early physics in a fun, colorful way with this two-piece submarine and floating raft along with weights, balls, and stars to bring investigations to life.

This set also features 10 detailed activity cards (with over 20 engaging, high-impact activities) that cover all aspects of STEM, plus key science concepts of buoyancy, density, and more!

Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials is also included. 

Largest piece (submarine) measures 6'L x 3 1/2 'H  

Age 5+

Grade K+

SKU
6.91.07
$58.00
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Montessori Object Permanence Box with Tray

Montessori Object Permanence Box with Tray is a beautifully crafted Montessori toy designed for infants aged 9 to 18 months. This early learning material helps young children understand the concept of object permanence — the idea that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight.

As the child places the ball into the hole, it disappears and rolls out into the tray, creating a cause-and-effect experience that stimulates curiosity and brain development.

This Toddler Montessori Material also promotes:

- Hand-eye coordination 

- Refined hand movements 

- Wrist and finger control 

- Early problem-solving skills

- Focus and independence

Key Features:

SKU
7.00.01
$42.00
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Object Permanence Box with Drawer

Object Permanence Box with Drawer is a classic Montessori material designed to help 9-12 month toddlers develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and the concept of object permanence — the understanding that objects continue to exist even when out of sight.

Made from durable wood, this early learning toy features a smooth drawer and a wooden ball.  When the child drops the ball into the hole, it disappears and reappears in the drawer, encouraging problem-solving and concentration.

Perfect for Montessori classrooms and home environments, this material supports cognitive development and builds a strong foundation for independent learning.

Key Features:

- For ages: 9-12 month, depending on the child’s individual development. 

SKU
7.00.02
$41.00
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Imbucare Box with Large Cylinder

Imbucare Box with Large Cylinder

Support your infant’s early development with this classic Montessori object permanence material.
The Imbucare Box with Large Cylinder is thoughtfully designed for babies aged 6 to 12 months, offering the opportunity to explore hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and the foundational concept of object permanence.

This set includes:

SKU
7.00.03
$27.00
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Imbucare Box with Cube

Imbucare Box with Cube

Introduce your infant to spatial thinking and object permanence with this Montessori Imbucare Box.
Designed for children aged 6 to 12 months, this early learning material supports hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, and the development of intentional movement.

This set includes:

SKU
7.00.05
$27.00
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Imbucare Box with Rectangular Prism

Imbucare Box with Rectangular Prism

Support your infant’s next level of development with this Montessori Imbucare Box featuring a rectangular prism.
This advanced variation helps children aged 6 to 12 months refine their visual discrimination and motor precision by fitting a green rectangular prism into a corresponding slot on top of the box.

This set includes:

SKU
7.00.07
$27.00

Frequently Asked Questions About Montessori Materials in Canada

What are the best Montessori materials available in Canada?

Some of the most effective Montessori materials include the Pink Tower, Practical Life tools like polishing kits, toddler wooden panels, and math tools such as golden beads. E&O Montessori offers AMI-aligned, premium-quality materials trusted by schools across Canada.

Why Choose E&O Montessori?
  • Serving Canadian schools and families since 1993
  • Fast shipping from Ontario warehouse
  • AMI-aligned, authentic Montessori materials Personalized customer support across Canada and the USA
What Our Customers Say

“We've been ordering from E&O Montessori for over 5 years — excellent quality, fast delivery, and always reliable.” — Sarah M., Montessori School Owner, BC

“The toddler materials are beautiful and durable. My students love them!” — Emily R., Early Childhood Educator, Toronto

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We supply materials to thousands of schools and educators in every province and territory.

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Some of our Canadian partners include:

Toronto Montessori School (ON), Ottawa Montessori School (ON), Montessori Children’s House Academy (AB), Winnipeg Montessori School (MB), Westside Montessori Academy (BC), Montessori Elementary & Preschool (BC), Montessori Children’s House (NS), Lethbridge School District 51 (AB), Garderies Montessori I (QC), Maria Montessori School (ON), Bannockburn School (ON), Montessori School of Regina (SK), Yukon Montessori School (YT), Fredericton Montessori Academy (NB), Island Montessori Academy (PE), Pirurvik Preschool Society (NU), NWT Montessori Society (NWT), College of the North Atlantic (NL)