Montessori Practical Life Materials for Toddlers & Preschool

Cloth Washing Stand – Primary

This beautifully crafted Montessori washing stand is designed for the Primary age group to experience one of the classic Practical Life - Care of the Environment activities: cloth washing. It allows children to scrub, rinse, and hang cloths, helping them refine coordination, concentration, and independence through meaningful, hands-on work.

Children naturally enjoy washing activities - the water, the soap bubbles, and the rhythmic movement of scrubbing bring both joy and focus. Maria Montessori herself began the first cloth washing lessons using a washboard and plenty of foam to capture the children’s attention. This beloved activity continues to inspire calm concentration and satisfaction in the Montessori classroom today.

Old-Fashioned Wooden Washing Board – Montessori Practical Life

This beautifully crafted old-fashioned wooden washing board is a classic Montessori material used in the Practical Life area for washing cloths. Made of solid beech wood, it gives children a real-life experience of how clothes were traditionally washed, helping them connect with meaningful, purposeful work.

How it is used: The teacher demonstrates how to scrub a small cloth gently up and down the ridged surface, rinse it, and hang it to dry. The rhythmic motion and visible results make this activity deeply satisfying and soothing while refining control of movement and coordination.

A quality fully functional washing board designed for small hands! Scrubbing section is made of spiral stainless steel which lasts longer and is less prone to rust.

Also it can be used as a musical instrument.  

Ideal for laundry or music! Proud to be made in the USA.

Frame: 8.5" x 13.5" x 1.5" ( 22 x 34 x 3 cm )

Scrubbing Section: 7.5" x 8.5" ( 18 x 21.5 cm )

Cloth Washing Activity Set enables children to care for the laundry needs the old-fashioned way.

Set includes:

Two Vintage Basins, 9.5" diameter; 3.2" deep.

Tin Vintage Pitcher, 3.5" base x 7" high.

Tin Pail, 4.5" base x 5.5" high.

Cotton Cloth.

Cleaning Mitt.

Cotton Apron, 13" wide  x 14" long in front.

Two Plastic Baskets, 8½" x 5½" x 7" high.

Soap Dish.

Set of  Wood Doll Pins.

Hand Washing Activity Set

Handwashing in Montessori is much more than hygiene - it is a graceful ritual that teaches independence, order, and care of the person. This beautifully designed set allows children to experience one of the classic Practical Life activities through real, child-sized materials and a calm, purposeful sequence.

Children love the sensory joy of handwashing - the sound of pouring water, the feel of the soap, and the satisfaction of drying their hands with care. The activity strengthens coordination, fine motor skills, and self-awareness while inviting mindfulness and focus.

This exceptional beechwood stand makes an ideal hand washing table.

The wooden rim keeps the bowl and pitcher where they belong.

A shelf underneath holds cleanup items and extra towels; hang aprons and towels on the side bars.

Crafted from premium solid beech wood, this stand shows exceptional quality!

Beech wood stands out as a top choice for furniture due to its strength, beauty, and quality hardwood characteristics.

Rounded corners keep children safe. Water based non-toxic PU coating is applied.

Comply with the ASTM F-963 & EN71 safety tests.
 

Hand Washing Activity Set is not included.

Dimensions:

L31" x W13.5" x H18" 

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.

Dishwashing Activity Set

This complete Montessori Dishwashing Set is designed to help children practice real-life skills with independence, order, and concentration. It is one of the most loved Practical Life - Care of the Environment activities, allowing children to wash dishes and clean up after snack or lunch with joy and purpose.

Children naturally enjoy water work - the bubbles, the soft sound of pouring, and the rhythm of scrubbing. Through this process, they develop coordination, focus, and a sense of responsibility for their environment. This activity supports grace, control of movement, and pride in real work.

Our solid wood foldable Ironing Board is specially designed for Primary and Toddler Montessori classrooms. 

The height can be adjusted to 18", 20", or 22", making it suitable for children from 2 to 6 years old. 

The board measures 27" in length  and 10" in width. 

it comes with a removable, washable fabric cover for easy cleaning and long-term use.

Hanging laundry on a clothesline is a irresistible activity!

Fun and easy for children to handle, this small stand is convenient for towels, cloths, socks, doll clothes, or wet artwork.

Our small beech wood clothesline stand measures:

63cm L x 26cm W x 56cm H.

You can  lower the height by using longer rope.

Children will develop and refine small motor control as they stretch rubber bands to make shapes and patterns.

A classic choice for experimenting with geometric shapes, this board has 16 smooth wooden pegs.

Pegs without heads add challenge.

Includes 1.5 ounces (approximately 100) colorful in assorted sizes and thicknesses.

 Ages 4 and up.

Braiding Board – Montessori Practical Life Material

The Montessori Braiding Board introduces children to the coordinated movements required for braiding. Three colored cords are firmly anchored to a hardwood board (30 × 13 × 1.3 cm), allowing children to focus on the crossing sequence without the distraction of loose strings.