Montessori Magic: Turning Everyday Moments into Playful Learnings

The best thing about Montessori toys is that you can do more with them than just play. 

The more you keep these activities simple yet engaging for kids, the more likely they are to learn and repeat them. Make sure to keep the play areas clean and organised for an enhanced experience. Now, let’s jump in and discover how turning around daily moments can actually make your toddler’s playtime more enjoyable and interesting.

 

 

Wooden Toys for morning fun

With a packed-up schedule, the mornings may be hectic for parents. However, if you schedule some morning activities for your child beforehand, mornings can be both peaceful and enjoyable.

Here are some engaging activities you could try:

1. Wooden shape sorters: Give your youngster a wooden building toy or shape sorter as you are making breakfast. Little hands can help children learn about this toy's shapes and colours while they cook.

2. Getting dressed: Children pick up buttoning, zipping, and tying techniques by Montessori wooden dressing frames. Let your youngster work on it in their room while you get ready. You get a few more minutes, and they pick up a new ability.

 

Make household chores a breeze!

Working need not be monotonous. You can create intriguing and practical objects out of them with some imagination.

1. Let your toddler play with a wooden kitchen set while you are cooking. They can "cook" alongside you using wooden tools, toy food, and pans. Getting them to do that will help keep them entertained while you work.

2. The primary objective of Montessori education is to enable children to become more independent. This lesson primarily relates to cleaning with wooden brooms. To let your youngster "sweep," get them a kid-sized wooden broom and dustpan. It provides a valuable learning experience for them; you will have more assistance. They will be happy to do that for you.

 

Keep the play area organised

Montessori education focuses a great deal on allowing children to learn and grow naturally. Here are some ideas for creating an environment that supports learning: 

1. Easy-to-reach low shelves: Your child will find it easier to see and reach wooden toys stored on low shelves. This feature gives children the liberty to choose the toys they wish to use.

2. Rotate your toys frequently: There can be too much to manage from too many toys. Instead, offer a different set of wooden toys each week. One week you might have construction blocks; the next you might have a wooden train set.

3. Keep the playspace neat: Don't complicate things. Don't crowd the place excessively. At one time, you should only purchase a small collection of decent, open-ended toys, including stacking toys, pretend play sets, or wooden puzzles. Multiple-use toys will keep your toddler occupied for more extended periods of time.

 

Let them lead! 

Occasionally the finest thing is letting children decide what to do when playing.

1. Let them run things: Let your youngster decide what to do. Don't teach them how to play the game. Wooden toys serve a multitude of purposes, making them an excellent choice. For example, your child can construct a spaceship, a rail track, or even a city using blocks.

2. Encourage finding and resolving problems: Don't rush to assist your child if they become stuck. One could ask, "What do you think we could try next?" This facilitates their learning and thinking as well.

3. Honour the experience, not the result: Montessori values the approach more highly than the outcome. Whether your child creates a large structure or breaks it straight away, what counts is that they are learning and having fun.

 

Relax with peaceful hobbies

Having some peaceful time after a hectic day is great. For that, you may also make use of wooden toys.

1. Finish some wooden puzzles before bed. One beneficial method to unwind is through puzzles. Choose a basic wooden game to play before bed. It's a wonderful method for you to unwind and hang out.

2. Tell a story together using wooden people or animal models. The activity encourages your youngster to be creative and to relax.

 

Final thoughts

Including Montessori wooden toys in your daily life is not difficult. The key is to locate modest opportunities to support your child's learning and play throughout daily activities. Simple toys may make cleaning, cooking, and playing a lot more enjoyable. Remember that there is NO right approach to accomplishing this. Every family is unique, and hence, what suits one might not be suitable for another. 

Let your child enjoy every bit of their childhood with toys that inspire. You will cherish these memories forever. Bring those wooden toys with you the next time it rains to keep your child entertained. They might help make your day calmer and more joyful.

We hope that the guide above gave you useful insights and will help you find the next best toy for your kids. Explore our entire collection of toys at Barnshenn for newborns and toddlers. Are you in search of additional inspiration? Hop on to our social media handles, like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram, for more gift inspiration for toddlers. See you in the next blog.