Learning materials can make wonderful gifts. If you’re a homeschooler, you might like to buy a special gift for your homeschool. If you’re a grandparent or caregiver, you might like to give special learning materials as gifts. You might like to buy a special material for your child’s classroom. Or you might just like to give a learning material to a preschooler as a gift for each holiday.
I always bought my kids at least one learning material as a gift for each birthday and Christmas. It was a fun way to get a new learning material, and it gave me a reason to buy something extra special for our homeschool. Today, I’m sharing my gift guide with some of my favorite handmade learning materials for preschoolers from Etsy. There are so many gorgeous materials on Etsy that it’s hard to pick just a few!
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Note: These are not all the materials I love but are some of my favorites. I’m not sharing digital files today … just items that come ready to wrap. Check that a particular material can be shipped to your country.
Note: When shops are taking a break or materials are sold out, Etsy will show some similar options on that page.
Montessori Screw Board from LindenMood on Etsy
Montessori Screw Board from LindenMood on Etsy: This is a popular choice for fine-motor control and development of concentration. If the shop is taking a break, check out these Montessori screw boards.
Montessori Musical Instruments from modernTOTshoppe on Etsy
Montessori Musical Instruments from modernTOTshoppe on Etsy: I love handmade musical instruments, and these are so colorful and inviting! If the shop is taking a break, check out these musical instruments for kids.
Wooden Perpetual Calendar – FromJennifer on Etsy
Wooden Perpetual Calendar – FromJennifer on Etsy: This is simply gorgeous! It’s perfect for classrooms and homeschools.
Printed Alphabet Wood Tracing Board – FromJennifer on Etsy
Printed Alphabet Wood Tracing Board – FromJennifer on Etsy: I have this and totally love it. So does my 4-year-old granddaughter. It’s beautiful and a wonderful way to work on letter writing. You can also get it in cursive.
And be sure to check out the wooden number counting tracing board by FromJennifer. It’s gorgeous! Almost any material by From Jennifer is a great choice!
Hundred Board from MirusToys on Etsy
Hundred Board from MirusToys on Etsy: This is such a beautiful and creative idea for a hundred board. You can vary the loose materials used to add interest, too.
Loose Parts Insect-Bug Exploration from BusyMamaBusyBags on Etsy
Loose Parts Insect-Bug Exploration from BusyMamaBusyBags on Etsy: Is this inviting or what?!!!
Montessori Felt Map from EmIsCrafty on Etsy
Montessori Felt Map from EmIsCrafty on Etsy: I want to work with this, too! (Note: There’s also a DIY kit.)
Wooden Map Puzzle from PromiDesign on Etsy
Wooden Map Puzzle from PromiDesign on Etsy: This isn’t too big for shelves and can be used in a variety of ways. You’ll find more wooden map puzzles here.
Montessori Small Moveable Alphabet Word, Sentence, and Phrase Building Cloths from mypeacefulclassroom on Etsy
Montessori Small Moveable Alphabet Word, Sentence, and Phrase Building Cloths from mypeacefulclassroom on Etsy: I love the movable alphabet, and these make it easier and more inviting for children to use. If these aren’t available, you’ll find more movable alphabet cloths here.
Prepositions – Montessori 3-Part Cards from TheLaminatrix on Etsy
Prepositions – Montessori 3-Part Cards from TheLaminatrix on Etsy: If you have the pink tower, these are a fun extension and memorable way to work on prepositions. If these aren’t available, you’ll find more Montessori preposition cards here.
3-Part Card Cloth Pouches from montessorimaterial on Etsy
3-Part Card Cloth Pouches from montessorimaterial on Etsy: Special 3-part card holders aren’t essential, but these would be a lovely addition for some favorite materials. If these aren’t available, you’ll find more Montessori pouches here.
Do you have a favorite Montessori-style material on Etsy?
All My Gift Guides
You’ll find some of my favorite Montessori toys for babies and toddlers, featuring a number of toys from For Small Hands in my Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Baby and Toddler Toys.
You can find some of my favorite books for babies … available on Amazon here: Montessori-Friendly Books for Babies {Gift Guide}
You can find some of my favorite CDs for babies and toddlers here: Favorite CDs for Babies and Toddlers {Gift Guide}
If you’re looking for Montessori-friendly toys that will be appealing to toddlers 15-36 months old, they’re in my Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Toys for Toddlers.
If you have a preschooler, don’t miss this: Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Toys for Preschoolers.
Gift Guide: The Best Classic Children’s Books for Preschoolers has some of my favorite books.
You’ll find lots of ideas for Montessori homeschoolers here: Gift Guide for Montessori Homeschoolers
Favorite Shelves, Trays, Baskets and More for Montessori Homeschoolers {Gift Guide} has more ideas for Montessori homeschoolers.
Favorite Handmade Learning Materials for Preschoolers from Etsy {Gift Guide} has lots of absolutely gorgeous materials.
You’ll find lots of Montessori-friendly Advent calendars here: Favorite Montessori-Friendly Advent Calendars {Gift Guide}.
You’ll find lots of special gift ideas in The Best Gifts for Montessori Teachers.
PREPARING MONTESSORI SPACES IN YOUR HOME
See “How to Create a Montessori-Friendly Home” for ideas for a number of levels. Here are some of my main home environment posts here:
- How to Prepare a Montessori Baby Room at Home (roundup post)
- How to Prepare a Montessori Toddler Environment at Home (roundup post)
- Preparing a Montessori Newborn Baby Space at Home
- How to Use Montessori Mobiles to Encourage a Newborn Baby’s Development and Delight
- Preparing a Montessori Baby Space with Shelves at Home
- Preparing a Montessori Baby Space in Your Living Room
- Preparing a Montessori Baby-Toddler Space at Home
- Preparing Montessori Toddler Spaces at Home (includes my Montessori toilet learning setup)
- How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 2 Year Old
- How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 2½ Year Old
- How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 3 Year Old
- How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 3½ Year Old
- How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 4 Year Old
- How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 4½ Year Old
- How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 5 Year Old
- How to Prepare Themed Montessori Shelves
- How to Prepare a Montessori Home Environment for Afterschooling
- Create an Attractive Home Environment from Montessori at Home!
- How to Set Up a Montessori Homeschool Classroom
- How to Prepare Montessori Homeschool Spaces for Babies through First Graders
- How to Prepare a Montessori Space in Your Living Room for Toddlers Through Early Elementary
Learn more about my eBook Montessori at Home or School: How to. Teach Grace and Courtesy!
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