Montessori Practical Life Materials for Toddlers & Preschool

This exercise presents pouring water from one pitcher to another pitcher of the same size.

Water can be colored.

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

This set includes:

- Medium size tray 30.5 cm x 23 cm (12”x 9”).

- Two large clear glass pitchers (300 ml each) with handles; 8 cm (3.1") base x 12 cm (4.75") deep.

- Sponge.

This exercise presents pouring water from one pitcher to another pitcher of the same size.

Water can be colored.

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

This set includes:

- Medium size tray 28 cm x 20.5 cm (11”x 7.9”).

- Two large clear glass pitchers (250 ml each) with handles; 5 cm (2") base x 11 cm (4.3") deep.

- Sponge.

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This exercise presents pouring water or grain from one small pitcher to another pitcher of the same size.

Rice or water can be colored.

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

This set includes:

- Medium size tray with handles 20 cm x 11 cm (8”x 4.3”).

- Two small-size clear glass pitchers (100 ml each) with handles; 5 cm (2.25") base x 7 cm (2.75") deep.

- Sponge.

Preliminary: Pouring Water with Funnel is a classic Montessori Practical Life activity that refines coordination, concentration, and control of movement. Children love the challenge of carefully pouring water through a small funnel without spilling, learning precision and patience through repetition.

This activity introduces early scientific concepts such as full and empty, flow, gravity, and absorption. It naturally prepares children for future science experiments and sensory exploration, helping them observe cause and effect while working independently and carefully.

The set includes:

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

 This exercise presents pouring from one glass to three different glasses.

Pouring Water Variation Set includes: medium size tray (12”x 9”),

Glass Beaker Set - 4 Sizes: 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, and 150ml.

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
 

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

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.