{"title":"Montessori Sensory Toys","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMontessori Sensory Toys\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabies and toddlers learn about the world by touching, looking, listening and mouthing. Our \u003cstrong\u003eMontessori sensory toys\u003c\/strong\u003e give them simple, hands-on ways to explore textures, colours, sounds and movement, with one clear thing to discover at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Sensory Toys?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSensory toys invite a child to use their senses rather than just watch. That might be a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-baby-visual-stimulation-cards\"\u003ehigh-contrast card\u003c\/a\u003e to look at, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/baby-sensory-cloth-book-soft-learning-educational-toys-for-babies-development-1\"\u003esoft cloth book\u003c\/a\u003e to feel, or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-sensory-silicone-pull-string-toy\"\u003esilicone string\u003c\/a\u003e to pull back and forth. Montessori sensory play keeps things simple, so your child can stay with an activity and repeat it until it makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSensory Toys by Age\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung babies:\u003c\/strong\u003e things to look at and follow, such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-baby-visual-stimulation-cards\"\u003evisual stimulation cards\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-tummy-time-mirror\"\u003etummy time mirror\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 to 12 months:\u003c\/strong\u003e textures to feel and things to grasp, including a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/baby-sensory-cloth-book-soft-learning-educational-toys-for-babies-development-1\"\u003esensory cloth book\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-sensory-silicone-pull-string-toy\"\u003epull string toy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 to 2 years:\u003c\/strong\u003e cause and effect play, like a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-switch-board-sensory-toy\"\u003eswitch board\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-stacking-cups\"\u003estacking cups\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 years and up:\u003c\/strong\u003e sorting and pretend play, such as a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-rainbow-wooden-colour-sorting-sensory-board\"\u003ecolour sorting board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways check the age on each product, as some include small parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do Sensory Toys Help With?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSensory play gives children practice with fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration and early language, as you talk together about what they can see and feel. It also teaches cause and effect: \"I pull this, and the string moves.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Choose a Sensory Toy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with what your child is doing right now. If they are reaching and grasping, choose something easy to hold. If they keep pressing buttons around the house, try a switch board. Offer one or two toys at a time, and stay close during play with young babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for more ideas? Read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-tummy-time-why-it-s-essential-amp-how-to-make-it-fun\"\u003etummy time guide\u003c\/a\u003e or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-montessori-toys-for-0-12-months\"\u003etoys for 0 to 12 months\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-montessori-toys-for-1-year-olds\"\u003etoys for 1 year olds\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Check the toy before each use and wash it regularly with warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand wash with warm water and mild soap, then wipe dry or let it air dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-montessori-toys-for-0-12-months\"\u003eMontessori toys for babies 0-12 months\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/montessori-tummy-time-mirror\"\u003etummy time mirror\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Montessori Sensory Silicone Pulling String Toy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6+ months \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.7\" x 4.7\" x 7.1\" (12cm x 12cm x 18cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6oz (170g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: BPA free, food grade silicone \u0026amp; phthalate free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handwash the toy with warm water and then wipe with a clean dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Europe certified (CE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more hands-on play in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/montessori-sensory-toys\"\u003eMontessori sensory toys\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Toys ","offers":[{"title":"Silicone Pulling Toy","offer_id":50018588590355,"sku":"14:175#050 baby toy","price":32.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6238\/5427\/files\/Montessori_Silicone_Pulling_Toy.webp?v=1731197116"},{"product_id":"montessori-wooden-peekaboo-mirror","title":"Montessori Wooden Peekaboo Mirror","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–12 Months\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Montessori Toys - Wooden Toys\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 x 10 x 5 CM \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Package Size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Montessori Wooden Peekaboo Mirror\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. 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This \u003cstrong\u003eMontessori wooden musical instrument set\u003c\/strong\u003e gives children aged 3 and up a maraca, a castanet clapper, a toy horn, a cage rattle and a beaded ring shaker to explore sound with their own hands. There are no batteries, buttons or screens. Every sound comes from what your child does: shake it fast and it gets busy, tap it slowly and it goes quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHY KIDS LOVE THIS WOODEN MUSIC SET\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 instruments to explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e each piece is played a different way, so there is always something new to shake, clap or roll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly rhythm practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e copying a simple beat teaches children to listen, wait for their turn and keep time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCause and effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e children quickly work out which movement makes which sound, then start experimenting on purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand strength and coordination:\u003c\/strong\u003e gripping handles, shaking and clapping give little hands and arms a good workout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalm, natural look:\u003c\/strong\u003e soft orange, gray and natural wood tones sit nicely on an open Montessori shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to give:\u003c\/strong\u003e the set arrives in a picture box, which makes it an easy birthday present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO PLAY WITH IT AT HOME\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a Montessori play space, less is more. 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These simple games work well for preschoolers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopy my rhythm:\u003c\/strong\u003e clap a short pattern with the castanet and ask your child to play it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoud and quiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e call out \"loud\" or \"quiet\" and see how quickly they can change their playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuess the sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e your child closes their eyes while you play one instrument, then points to the one they heard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily band:\u003c\/strong\u003e give everyone an instrument, put on a favorite song and march around the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWOODEN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SET FAQS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age is this wooden musical instrument set for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is for children aged 3 and up. The set contains small parts and the box carries a choking hazard warning, so it is not suitable for babies or children under 36 months. It is not a teething toy and should not be chewed. Keep it away from younger siblings and supervise play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat instruments are in the set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou get five pieces: a maraca, a castanet clapper, a toy horn, a cage rattle with a rolling ball inside and a beaded ring shaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. All five instruments are played by hand, so there is nothing to charge or replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe the pieces with a slightly damp cloth and dry them straight away. 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