The Montessori Toddler Activity Book: 60 At-Home Games and Activities for Curious Toddlers

by Beth Wood

Overview

Inspire confidence, independence, and joyful discovery with at-home Montessori activities for toddlers!

The Montessori Toddler Activity Book helps parents and caregivers turn ordinary moments into meaningful learning with over 60 engaging, at-home activities—each crafted to align with Montessori principles. Whether you're a devoted Montessori follower or just looking for some structured play ideas, this gentle and easy-to-use guide meets toddlers where they are: curious, capable, and ready to grow.

Expert guidance—These activities were created by Beth Wood, a 0-3- and 3-6-year-old accredited Montessori teacher and a 6-12-year-old accredited Montessori assistant.

Purposeful activities for ages 1–3—Help toddlers practice motor skills, language, sensory exploration, and more with activities like moving to music, creating a suncatcher, and playing card games.

Easy to do at home—All of the activities use common materials you probably have at home, and include clear instructions, plus tips to adjust for your child's pace and interests.

Organized for developmental growth—The activities are sorted into five key areas: motor development, sensory stimulation, language, practical life, and art.

Unlock the power of the Montessori method with this activity book designed to nurture your toddler's development through simple, everyday play.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781648762635
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	06/08/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	102
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	1 - 3 Years

About the Author

BETH WOOD is a 0-3- and 3-6-year-old accredited Montessori teacher and a 6-12-year-old accredited Montessori assistant. She’s the owner of Our Montessori Life, an educational consulting agency that helps schools, families, and communities implement the peaceful, respectful, and child-led principles of the Montessori method into their days.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Part 1 Montessori and Your Toddler 1

Chapter 1 Raising a Toddler the Montessori Way 3

Chapter 2 Activities the Montessori Way 11

Part 2 Montessori Activities 17

Chapter 3 Let's Move: Activities for Motor Skills 19

Chapter 4 Art Is for All 33

Chapter 5 A Day in the Life: Activities for Practical Life 47

Chapter 6 The Five Senses: Activities for Sensory Stimulation 61

Chapter 7 Fun with Language: Activities for Language Development 75

Resources 88

References 89

Index 90

Editorial Reviews

Although ‘Montessori-compatible,’ this book is for ALL parents, grandparents, caregivers, and anyone spending time with toddlers. Written in two parts, the activity book beautifully supports both the child's development and the adult navigating the toddler years. The activities are truly easy-to-follow, and its gentle approach and helpful guidance is, too!” —Julie Mitaro, Montessori-certified teacher, parent, and toddler grandparent

“I'm a mother of two boys—a preschooler and elementary schooler—and I SO wish I had this book when my boys were younger! I'm a Montessori-trained teacher myself and can vouch that this book is the real deal. I love how it explains about raising a child the Montessori way, as well as how to prepare an activity following Montessori philosophy. The lessons are laid out simply, yet beautifully, and give materials and approximate time needed for each lesson. The lessons are broken down in a way that any parent can understand. If you have a toddler in your life, I highly recommend this book!” —Kari, Stella Nova Montessori, educational consultant

“Beth provides practical and meaningful developmental activities for toddlers focusing on motor skills, art, daily/practical life, sensory stimulation, and language. Being Montessori certified, I'm privileged to know how to present an activity the Montessori way to my child. But for a non-Montessori parent, the how-tos of presenting an activity is typically not very clear. I love how the author outlines the steps to present each activity to the child in the Montessori way, making it accessible to non-Montessori parents/caregivers. And these activities don't require any complex setups. They are doable with less materials, which are pretty much available in our homes. Highly recommend to parents of toddlers who're looking for resources to incorporate Montessori activities in their homes.” —Monisha Monikantarajan, Montessori practitioner, Tamil Montessori

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