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Home » Montessori » Montessori Back to School Gifts for Parents

Montessori Back to School Gifts for Parents

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Welcome to the start of a new school year! I have been busy preparing the classroom with my lead teacher. So far, I feel reasonably confident but I still have a lot of questions. These questions alas can’t be answered until I start meeting parents and getting to know the children. I figure many parents will have questions about Montessori generally and how to integrate Montessori philosophy and living into their home with their children. Please see my post on Montessori Books for Parents for an extension list of literature. Montessori does not stop at classroom walls. Montessori extends far beyond the classroom into homes and the “real world”. Here are a few suggestions for parents:

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Montessori Gifts for Montessori Parents

The Tao of Montessori: Reflections on Compassionate Teaching
The Director of my school opened the school year with employees reading a passage from this book. I kept thinking “if only the parents could hear and be inspired by these words.”

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Montessori Insights for Parents of Young Children: Applying Montessori Principles in the Home
A simple, beautiful book written by one of my favorite Montessori authors, Aline Wolf.
Montessori Quotes Mug

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Just for fun! How could I resist?

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A Parents Guide to the Montessori Classroom

A definite book to recommend to parents seeking to bring Montessori into their home.

Teach Me to Do it Myself
Another gem to offer as a resource to parents.

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Little partners Learning Tower

Allowing a child the freedom to do things for himself and to contribute is a guiding principle. Help parents understand what it takes to help their child be independent.

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HABA Quart Pouring Pitcher

Let the child serve himself and others water, milk, etc.

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Small Glasses

Say no to plastic and bring in the glass! My boys love these reasonably priced glasses from Montessori Services. A perfect first set!

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Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler

Give a child the opportunity to participate in food preparation with these peelers.

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Wavy Chopper 

Same goes for this vegetable chopper (also great with play dough)

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Kid Sized Table
Kid-sized furniture is always a plus.

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Coat Rack

Children can assist in departing and returning from home simply by placing at coat rack within their reach.

Handmade Basket

Great for so many things in the home.

Montessori Wooden Shape Board, Fraction Sorter

Beautiful materials that children love and learn from.

Plan Toy Water Blocks

My sons love these blocks. Perfect for a window sill.

Sugarbooger Apron, Matryoshka Doll

Get children involved in the kitchen!

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 24 Assorted Color Pencils

Fun to draw and create with, plus works fine motor skills.

Fox Run Sugar Tongs, Set of 2
A great tool for sensory play and practical life works in the home.

Aqueduck Faucet Extender, Aqua
Help a child feel in control of their existence and you will breed confidence and self-esteem.

Light Switch Extender

This light switch extender is amazing! Help kids take care of themselves!

Melissa & Doug Set the Table Color-A-Mat

Thanks for visiting!
Marnie

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About Marnie Craycroft

Marnie hails from Maine where she spent summers buried in sand and winters buried in snow. She is the daughter of a nearly four decade veteran of the public school systems. Teaching has always been a part of her life. She founded Carrots Are Orange in 2010.

Carrots Are Orange is a Montessori learning and living website for parents and teachers.

Marnie graduated from Wesleyan University in 1999 with a BA in Economics. She spent nearly a decade working in investment management. In 2006, she earned her MA in business from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.

Marnie moved to the west coast in 1999 and currently lives in Boulder with her husband and three sons. She is Montessori trained. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, Buzzfeed, PBS Kids, BabyCenter, the Melissa & Doug blog, Huffington Post, and WhattoExpect.com. Besides writing, passions include running (usually after her three sons), photography, and outdoor adventures.

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