Practical Life for Toddlers

Small Wooden Tray with Cutout Handles, 24.5 x 19.5 x 3 cm

This small Montessori wooden tray is crafted from solid beechwood and features comfortable cutout handles that make it easy for children to hold and carry. Measuring 24.5 x 19.5 x 3 cm, it is perfect for Practical Life activities in Montessori classrooms and at home.

Ideal for pouring, spooning, sorting, and transferring small objects, this tray encourages careful movement and independence. It has a smooth surface and rounded edges, is deep enough to keep materials contained during activities, and the natural beechwood finish adds warmth and simplicity to any prepared environment.

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

The set includes:

• Small plastic tray (10 x 7.5 inches).
• Two small stainless steel creamers with handles (2 inches base x 2.5 inches H)
• Sponge

Dust, Sweep & Mop Set with Wooden Stand

This six-piece housekeeping set gives children all the tools they need to practice caring for their environment. Perfectly sized for kids and built to last, each piece is lightweight, comfortable to use, and encourages independence, coordination, and responsibility.

This wooden kitchen knife/cutter is designed specifically for toddlers to safely practice cutting soft foods such as bananas, avocados, cooked vegetables, or cheese.

Made from natural solid beech wood with smooth, rounded edges.

  
This Montessori Practical Life tool encourages independence and coordination in young children while introducing them to real-life food preparation activities in a safe and developmentally appropriate way.

Why it's totally safe for young kids:
The wooden toddler knife/cutter has no sharp edges and fits comfortably in small hands. Children apply gentle pressure using one hand or both hands on top of the tool, making it easy to cut without risk of injury. 

Toddler Cloth Washing Stand

This beautifully crafted Montessori washing stand is designed especially for toddlers to experience one of the most beloved Practical Life - Care of the Environment activities: cloth washing. It allows young children to scrub and rinse while developing coordination, concentration, and independence.

Children naturally love washing activities - the splashing water, the bubbles, and the satisfying rhythm of scrubbing. Maria Montessori described how she once started cloth washing using a washboard and plenty of foam in the basin to attract the children’s attention. This timeless activity still brings joy and calm focus to modern children as they take pride in meaningful, real-life work.

Table Washing Activity - Montessori Practical Life

The Montessori Table Washing Activity Set invites children to take part in meaningful, real-life work by washing classroom furniture with care and purpose. This classic Practical Life exercise develops concentration, order, coordination, and independence, while nurturing responsibility for the environment.

The set includes: small metal watering can, porcelain dish, natural sponge, and basket.

Watering can measures 3" overall; 3" high. 

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)

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.

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)

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)

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.