Montessori: toys inspired by this educational method
Have you heard of the Montessori method? It's a way of educating your little one as they play and learn at the same time. Montessori toys are designed to be fun, but they also enhance children's experience-based learning.
Montessori: toys for 0 – 6 months
This phase is about your little one discovering themselves and their environment.
Montessori: toys for 6 months+
This is when they start becoming curious about the world around them – they don't stop exploring and laughing! Little ones do more and more with their hands, and use their fingers and palm to grip things.
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Montessori: toys for 12 months+ inspired by this philosophy
Your little one will be walking soon! They express themselves better and better, they start to say more words, and this is when they begin to explore and entertain themselves.
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Montessori: toys for 18 months+
How big they've gotten! They're developing more and more and are increasingly curious about their surroundings. And Montessori toys can help them to experiment, have fun and learn.
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Montessori: toys for 3 years+
Now's the time to use toys that match their needs and interests. Satisfy their curiosity with a focus on stimulating creativity, concentration and imagination.
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All safety is great
When it comes to babies exploring during every stage of their development, we also need to protect their possible movements and be aware of hazards, because anything can happen in the blink of an eye!
At IKEA, you'll find a selection of protectors, safety latches and everything else you could need.
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Family activities
Time spent as a family is also vital for their growth and learning, so you need to pay attention to your little one's needs and interests.
You can create loads of experiences where your little one will learn and become aware of routines, and turn daily tasks into something fun, like reading a story and looking at the pictures together, singing songs, bath time and even routines like brushing teeth with help from mum or dad, helping you prepare food and – why not – family walks to pick up dry leaves.
There are loads of activities to do with your little one depending on their age and their needs!
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Montessori: toys for every little one following this methodology
The main benefit of Montessori toys is that kids learn by playing, exploring and getting to know the world around them.
That's why, at IKEA, we have a huge variety of Montessori toys designed for every stage of your little one's development, so they can learn through their own imagination and creativity, based on their own experiences. Montessori toys also keep them entertained for hours, and your little ones will love discovering the world around them through their senses. It's constant development! Children's rugs and baby rugs are perfect for playing comfortably in their room.
Remember to choose the toy that best matches their age and their needs, so they can get the most out of them and have more enjoyment. Check out this selection of affordable toys and plushies.
Learning with Montessori toys
With Montessori toys, kids learn in an educational way but they're also playing and having fun. A key aspect to look for when identifying these toys is that they're inspired by reality rather than being fantastical. They develop imagination and creativity as kids explore, practise and discover things while, most importantly, learning at the same time.
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