I’ve always loved having my kids work together with me in the kitchen, and I’ve been looking forward to having grandkids work with me in the kitchen, too. So the Learning Tower was on my list of best Montessori-friendly products for toddlers. And after all the good things I’ve read about the Learning Tower, it was something I planned to get for my house. I was thrilled when I was given the chance to review a Learning Tower!
Disclosure: I received a Little Partners Learning Tower to facilitate my review. I was not required to write a positive review. My opinions are honest and my own. This post also contains some affiliate links (at no cost to you).
About the Learning Tower by Little Partners
- The Learning Tower is a super-safe “step stool” manufactured by Little Partners. It is designed for ages 18 months to 6 years.
- It’s constructed from the highest-quality layered birch. (The Learning Tower has a beautiful finish and feel. It’s obvious that it’s a very high-quality product. The beauty of it fits well with the Montessori philosophy of having the child’s environment as attractive as possible.)
- The platform height easily adjusts to grow with children from 18 months to 6 years.
- The platform is wide enough that one child can move around, and two children can use the Learning Tower at one time.
- Four-sided railings prevent falls.
- It fits flush against counters.
- It has a non-toxic finish.
- It has been tested to hold up to 500 lbs.
- The Learning Tower is available in natural wood, dark cherry, ebony, soft white, red, and apple green
Learning Tower in Natural Wood
The Learning Tower also has some very cool attachments that can be purchased, such as a one-piece slipcover that includes a puppet theatre and popcorn stand.
The Little Partners Learning Tower is also available on Amazon. Update: I was able to add the Learn and Share Easel (also on Amazon) to the Learning Tower. It’s awesome!
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My Experience with the Learning Tower
I requested the dark cherry Learning Tower because it fits well with my kitchen cabinets and dining room table. I was very happy with the perfect match. My granddaughter, Zoey, is just one year old, so she isn’t technically at the minimum age for the Learning Tower. Because Zoey started to walk at 9 months, she’s very steady on her feet. I decided to let her use the Learning Tower if I’m right beside her. The Learning Tower is VERY stable, so I didn’t worry that Zoey would tip over or fall off the Learning Tower … and she didn’t have any difficulty with it. I can’t imagine a safer “step stool.”
Using and Storing the Learning Tower
First, I showed Zoey how to prepare her afternoon snack. Chea, Zoey’s mom, sends her snack and dinner with her, so I just have to heat up her food. In the photo, Zoey is helping transfer her tofu from the storage container to her bowl. Zoey loved being able to work at the kitchen counter! I look forward to lots of fun food preparation activities using the Learning Tower in the future!
Using the Learning Tower to Wash Hands
The next day, I let Zoey use the Learning Tower to wash her hands in the bathroom sink. I would normally use the Learning Tower at the kitchen sink, but I wanted Zoey to have fun looking in the bathroom mirror as well.
So proud!
It was so much fun to see the joy in Zoey’s face as she was able to wash her hands independently … truly a Montessori moment! 🙂 Even though the Learning Tower isn’t inexpensive at $199.99, I consider it well worth the price. Because of the safety factor and the large amount of use the Learning Tower can get in most families, I highly recommend the Learning Tower.
Review of Learning Tower/Art Easel Combo
Learning Tower/Art Easel Combo
Read my review of the Learning Tower/art easel combo (my favorite way to use the Learning Tower) here. (See it on Amazon here.)
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I visited the Little Partners website and was delighted to learn that two children can safely fit in the Learning Tower, which is great because both of my children could use it together.
This would be an absolute blessing to win. Due to finances, I will not be able to afford this without winning. If we win, I will be sure to pay it forward and give it to another child in need after mine outgrows.
I learned how versatile the learning tower can be. It can be converted into an art easel, it can be used in the kitchen and bathroom, and can be transformed into play areas with the special kits! Really a terrific product!
I want to win this for my little grand daughter, who will be turning 2 this weekend. She wants to help Mommy and Daddy in the kitchen and this would keep her safe and happy!
I am in the process of adoption and am learning all I can about making my home Montessori friendly before we are matched with a child. I’ve loved everything I’ve read about the benefits of the learning tower and I’m not going to lie– I’m a bit excited that it comes in apple green.
I would love a learning tower because my toddler currently sits on my feet and cries while I’m preparing dinner! I know that she wants to help and often pull a chair up to the counter for her but this is a much safer solution. Thanks!
Oh, the possibilities! Helping to cook, washing up, playing with puppets, and so much more. I would love to win this item. It works so well with Montessori…fostering independence and helping little ones to interact more with the world around them. Thanks for the giveaway!!!
We just had our first child and this would work well for her to be able to help in the kitchen. It will give her more independence in the home.
Oh my gosh I have seen these before and I have wanted one ever since. Now that my baby is 17 months she is sooo curious and wants to do everything we do, BUT it’s hard to hold her while I cook or wear her and I don’t trust her on a chair so this would be an awesome blessing! She would love this!
I love that the tower lets little hands have a part in family meals. it gives them self confidence that they are an important part to the family dynamic. I can’t wait to adopt and do everything I can to help our little ones feel included and important.
We would love to have a learning tower in our kitchen. Our toddler would love to be able to help us at the counter, more safely than on our current stool.
The first time I ever encountered a learning tower was at an outdoor center in Columbus, Georgia. My son was 11 months old at the time and loved standing on his own at eye level with the turtles and fish. I’ve been searching for an affordable option ever since. He now likes to be with me in the kitchen and I would absolutely love to have a safe way to involve him more.
It would be a godsend to have a Learning tower. My daughter and son in law are disabled vets. My son in law is permanently disabled. My daughter works fulltime. They have 6 children. The youngest two are 3 and 5. They are extremely sensitive, and the 5 year old is autistic. I believe the 3 year old has asbergers. Its tough to take them out anywhere. If they’re at a family birthday party, and we sing happy birthday they are cowering in the corner screaming like someone is hurting them. We’ve yet to find the help we need, but we are still trying. Its frustrating for them, and with my 5 year old grandson not being able to communicate its worse. They try to be helpful, however the new home they are in, has very high counters in the kitchen and bathrooms. We need a step stool to let them, brush their teeth, to see in the mirror.. or wash their hands.. or we have to hold them up. It would be a blessing no matter who it goes to, thanks for offering this generous giveaway.
I’d love one of these! A friend has one and they are great!
I’d love one of these! A friend has one and they are great!
Also, it’s the only stepstool rated as safe at 18 months.
I love how kids can help with so much with this!
With three girls in the 25% height range this would be very helpful!