Discover endless learning possibilities with these sensational wooden Montessori toys for babies, toddlers and children. Learning while having fun is the Montessori way. So nurture their imaginations and encourage their physical, social and reasoning skills with our fabulous range. From open-ended Montessori toys for stacking, sorting and rearranging. To numeracy on a giant abacus and bead lacing. Playtime schooling is officially open!
Montessori Method: What Is It?
Our extensive range of Montessori toys complements, facilitates and follows the Montessori method of education. Notably a brilliant kind of educational method that involves children’s natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. Moreover, a Montessori approach places emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills.
The dexterity and gross motor skills developed through Montessori teaching emphasize independence and encourage children’s natural eagerness for knowledge and enables initiation of learning in a sufficiently supportive and well-prepared learning environment. As an illustration, checkout our Drum of 50 Bricks. Exclusively designed for small hands to explore a variety of patterns, colours and shapes. Plus help to improve hand/eye coordination, concentration and dexterity as busy little hands build, stack and roll the shapes.
Origin of Montessori Method
The Montessori method was started in the early 20th century by Italian physician Maria Montessori, who developed her theories through scientific experimentation with her students; the method has since been used in many parts of the world, in public and private schools alike.
A range of practices exists under the label “Montessori”, Popular elements include mixed-age classrooms, student freedom (including their choices of activity), long blocks of uninterrupted work time, and – of course – imaginatively equipped play environment.
Montessori Toys at The Toy Centre
For interesting, fun toys that cleverly highlight education via Montessori precepts, look no further than our magical collection of wooden Montessori toys. Given that our delightful range of educational toys encourage movement, cognition and learning from others. Like family and friends. Together with respect and more. As many of these sensational toys are designed for imaginative and group play.
With a variety of magnificent Montessori learning toys to suit all pockets, there is something for every child here. For example, reasonably priced Bigjigs Toys Wooden Hammer Bench is always a hit with little ones. Along with fabulous stacking toys. Like the super colourful Stacking Tower. And inventive balancing games. Such as the unique umbrella Weather Balancing Game. Whereas the amazing Giant Abacus is absolutely perfect for larger spaces and learning groups.
At the same time, different style finishes also appeal. With this in mind, note the delightful natural appearance of such wooden toys as Natural Click Blocks. Or the remarkable Stacking Rainbow. Then again, the ever popular Scandi vibe streams through many of our products. Indeed, the light tones of Bigjigs Activity Cube never fail to bring excitement and joy.
For colour and activity why not experiment with Bigjigs brightly painted
Marble Run? The multicoloured printed blocks allow small hands to create hip and happening designs. Consequently, a way to encourage dexterity, hand-eye coordination and creativity.
Equally important, our wooden Montessori educational toys are non toxic. So you can relax in the knowledge that these wonderful instructional toys are completely safe for your children.
As can be seen, we definitely love Montessori toys. Which are totally about learning through play. Using blocks, games, puzzles and pretend playsets and more. And explore our range of Montessori toys today!