Montessori Infant Toddler Materials

Purposeful Montessori materials for infants and toddlers (0–3 years), designed to support early movement, sensory exploration, and independence.

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Montessori 0–6 Months Materials

0–6 Months

Early visual development and grasp exploration.
Montessori 6-12 Months Materials

6–12 Months

Object permanence, movement, and intentional action.
Montessori 12–18 Months Materials

12–18 Months

Posting, containment, and early coordination.
Montessori 18–24 Months Materials

18–24 Months

Refinement of movement and emerging independence.
Montessori 2–3 Years Materials

2–3 Years

Early practical life and increasing autonomy.
Montessori 0–6 Months Materials

0–6 Months

Early visual development and grasp exploration.

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Each prepared shelf reflects a carefully balanced selection aligned to a specific stage of development.
6–12 Month Shelf

6–12 Month Shelf

6–12 Month Shelf
$370.31
$333.28 Members

Supports sitting coordination, controlled release, and early object permanence through purposeful repetition.

Age: 6–12 months
12–18 Month Shelf

12–18 Month Shelf

12–18 Month Shelf
$232.56
$209.30 Members

Supports posting, containment, and controlled release as coordination becomes intentional.

Age: 12–18 months
18–24 Month Shelf

18–24 Month Shelf

18–24 Month Shelf
$455.76
$410.18 Members

Refines movement, visual discrimination, and sequencing as precision and concentration increase.

Age: 18–24 months
2–3 Years Shelf

2–3 Years Shelf

2–3 Years Shelf
$539.65
$485.69 Members

Supports growing independence through fastening, threading, and mechanical problem solving.

Age: 2–3 years

Materials are organised by developmental stage. Ages are approximate and readiness-based.
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  • Coin Box

    Coin Box

    Coin Box
    $69.95
    $62.96 Members

    Supports early understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight.

    Age: 12–18 months
  • Object Permanence Box with Tray

    Object Permanence Box with Tray

    Object Permanence Box with Tray
    $79.95
    $71.96 Members

    Supports object permanence and coordination with a ball-drop and retrieval tray.

    Age: 6–12 months
  • Rolling Drum

    Rolling Drum

    Rolling Drum
    $39.95
    $35.96 Members

    Supports tummy time, tracking, and emerging purposeful movement.

    Age: 3–6 months
  • Ball Tracker

    Ball Tracker

    Ball Tracker
    $149.95
    $134.96 Members

    Encourages visual tracking and hand control through smooth rolling movement.

    Age: 6–12 months
  • Lock Box

    Lock Box

    Lock Box
    $159.95
    $143.96 Members

    Supports problem solving and fine motor control through key-and-lock exploration.

    Age: 2–3 years
  • Lacing Beads

    Lacing Beads

    Lacing Beads
    $49.95
    $44.96 Members

    Develops steady hand control and coordination through simple bead threading.

    Age: 2–3 years
  • Interlocking Discs

    Interlocking Discs

    Interlocking Discs
    $39.95
    $35.96 Members

    Supports grasp refinement and coordinated movement through simple disc play.

    Age: 3–6 months
  • Rolling Drum

    Rolling Drum

    Rolling Drum
    $109.95
    $98.96 Members

    Supports coordinated movement, visual tracking, and sustained focus through purposeful rolling.

    Age: 6–12 months
  • Push Balls

    Push Balls

    Push Balls
    $99.95
    $89.96 Members

    Encourages coordinated movement and cause-and-effect learning through pushing play.

    Age: 6–12 months
  • Braiding Board

    Braiding Board

    Braiding Board
    $49.95
    $44.96 Members

    Strengthens fine motor coordination and sequencing through braiding practice.

    Age: 2–3 years
  • Object Permanence Box

    Object Permanence Box

    Object Permanence Box
    $79.95
    $71.96 Members

    Supports object permanence and coordination through a simple ball-drop activity.

    Age: 6–12 months
  • Object Permanence Drawer Box with Balls

    Object Permanence Drawer Box with Balls

    Object Permanence Drawer Box with Balls
    $89.95
    $80.96 Members

    Supports object permanence and fine motor control with a ball-and-drawer activity.

    Age: 12–18 months
  • Three Discs on Vertical Dowel

    Three Discs on Vertical Dowel

    Three Discs on Vertical Dowel
    $49.95
    $44.96 Members

    Develops hand control and sequencing by placing discs in order.

    Age: 12–18 months
  • Dressing Frames

    Dressing Frames

    Dressing Frames
    $69.95
    $62.96 Members

    Builds independence and fine motor skills through everyday fastening practice.

    Age: 2–3 years

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    Zip, Buckle, Velcro, Button, and Snap
  • Cylinder Blocks (Set of 3)

    Cylinder Blocks (Set of 3)

    Cylinder Blocks (Set of 3)
    $169.95
    $152.96 Members

    Refines visual discrimination and hand control through precise graded cylinders.

    Age: 18–24 months
  • Fabric Winder

    Fabric Winder

    Fabric Winder
    $79.95
    $71.96 Members

    Develops fine motor control and order through careful fabric winding.

    Age: 18–24 months
  • Four Blue Balls On Small Pegs

    Four Blue Balls On Small Pegs

    Four Blue Balls On Small Pegs
    $54.95
    $49.46 Members

    Supports grasp refinement and coordinated movement with simple ball transfer.

    Age: 12–18 months
  • Imbucare Box with Basic Shapes

    Imbucare Box with Basic Shapes

    Imbucare Box with Basic Shapes
    $69.95
    $62.96 Members

    Builds hand-eye coordination and shape discrimination through posting activities.

    Age: 12–18 months

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    Rectangle, Cylinder, Square, and Triangle
  • Three Knobbed Basic Shapes Puzzle

    Three Knobbed Basic Shapes Puzzle

    Three Knobbed Basic Shapes Puzzle
    $49.95
    $44.96 Members

    Develops shape matching and fine motor control through knobbed shape puzzles.

    Age: 18–24 months
  • Three Knobbed Circles Puzzle

    Three Knobbed Circles Puzzle

    Three Knobbed Circles Puzzle
    $49.95
    $44.96 Members

    Develops shape matching and fine motor control through knobbed circle puzzles.

    Age: 18–24 months
  • Discs on Horizontal Dowel

    Discs on Horizontal Dowel

    Discs on Horizontal Dowel
    $49.95
    $44.96 Members

    Strengthens two-handed coordination by sliding discs onto a horizontal dowel.

    Age: 12–18 months
  • Imbucare Box with Four Shapes and Flip Lid

    Imbucare Box with Four Shapes and Flip Lid

    Imbucare Box with Four Shapes and Flip Lid
    $89.95
    $80.96 Members

    Supports early shape discrimination through four-object posting work.

    Age: 18–24 months
  • Bolts on a Base

    Bolts on a Base

    Bolts on a Base
    $69.95
    $62.96 Members

    Strengthens wrist rotation and controlled movement through nut-and-bolt threading.

    Age: 2–3 years
  • Object Fitting Tray

    Object Fitting Tray

    Object Fitting Tray
    $99.95
    $89.96 Members

    Encourages grasping, placing, and early object manipulation.

    Age: 6–12 months

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Imbucare Box with Four Shapes and Flip Lid

Simple Classification

Push Balls

Cause & Effect

Bolts on a Base

Early Practical Life

Braiding Board

Coordination of Movement

Three Discs on Vertical Dowel

Early Posting

Imbucare Board with Knit Ball

Object Permanence

Ball Tracker

Visual Tracking

Imbucare Box with Four Shapes and Flip Lid

Simple Classification

The first years of life are a period of extraordinary growth. From birth to age three, children are driven by an innate desire to explore, move, and make sense of the world around them. Montessori infant and toddler materials are designed to support this natural development — gently, respectfully, and at the child’s own pace.

This collection focuses on hands-on, purposeful materials that nurture early motor development, concentration, and independence. Each piece isolates a single learning concept — whether it’s grasping, movement, object permanence, or early problem-solving — allowing the child to engage deeply without distraction or overstimulation.

For infants, materials encourage sensory exploration and movement, supporting coordination, visual tracking, and early cause-and-effect understanding. For toddlers, activities become more intentional, helping refine fine motor skills, strengthen focus, and build confidence through repetition and mastery.

True to Montessori philosophy, these materials are not toys in the traditional sense. They are learning aids designed to be used thoughtfully, within a prepared environment, and always under calm, attentive adult supervision. When offered with care, they empower children to work independently, follow their curiosity, and develop a strong sense of capability from the very beginning.

Whether you’re preparing a home learning space or supporting early development in a classroom setting, these Montessori infant and toddler materials are chosen to respect the child — their timing, their interests, and their incredible capacity to learn.

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