Below is a list of Montessori-inspired toys to consider for your infant, toddler or primary-aged children this holiday season. Also included are book ideas for all ages.

Nido

Hopping Rabbit: Infants love pulling toys around the room and will enjoy watching the rabbit hop up and down as he moves.
Mobile: This beautifully designed sheep mobile is pleasing to the eye and a great stimulus to your child’s imagination.
Object Permanence Box: As a child drops the ball into the box into this fine motor exercise, he sees that the ball does not just disappear and feels a sense of accomplishment, too!
Sound Blocks: This colorful, natural wood box features six transparent shapes with different sounds.
Pop-up Toy: Introduce color awareness and matching with these peg figures.

Toddler

Marble Runner: Building and rebuilding endless loops with this classic marble runner is ideal for spatial awareness for children of any age.
Balance Bike: This foot-powered rider is stable and easy to use while developing muscle strength and improving balance.
Puzzle: There are so many puzzle options! Keep the shape and colors simple and clean, like this knobbed circle sorter.
Cone Sorting: Children will love the color and design of this rocket puzzle for tactile learning.
Lock Box: Perfect for early development and shape recognition.

Children’s House

Hilltop Climbers: Your child can stack and climb from different heights.
Flower Press: The aspiring botanist can collect flowers and leaves and then dry them with this beautiful French flower press.
Fort clips: Add blankets to this holiday gift of cherrywood fort clips that fit nicely into small hands while still having a strong grip.
Body Puzzle: Help your preschooler understand the body and learn about different body parts with this beautiful play magnet from Janod.
Pocket Microscope: Explore with your family using this compact microscope that includes a light for subject identification.