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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What a great fun product! Little ones always want to be a part of the action.
That is perfect! I have three boys that age and it’s desparately needed around here! Awesome!
i want to win b/c it’d be a great gift for my cousin’s son.
he’ll be 6 month at christmas time.
My best friend has one for her daughter and I know my son would love one as well. She looked to be having so much fun helping my friend cook or do dishes and she is only 22 months now and they got it for her at a year old. She uses it like crazy.
The reasons for wanting the Learning Tower are fairly simple yet important to me. First, I have for little ones (youngest being 9 mos) and starting next school year I am going to make the transition to homeschooling my kids. There are many things that I feel I need to get for me to feel ready for this transition. Having one of these would be a great asset to starting this journey. My youngest will be 18 months by then and it would be fun to have the Learning Tower for all my kiddos to enjoy. Second, I am trying to make a personal change in my life to eat healthier and to help my kids care more about this change. I have tried to get them to help me with cooking but it often becomes very frustrating for the both of us because there is not a very safe way to do it, so I am often telling them to leave the kitchen or that they can’t really help. Having the Learning Tower seems like it would help in this goal as well. Thanks!
We would love to win this tower. We have a two year old boy that loves to be a part of pretty much everything that goes on in the kitchen. I know the leaning tower will open a world of possibilities for him not only in the kitchen but all around our home. Thank you for the opportunity!
What a awesome tool for montessori learning. This would be so helpful for my little ones.
I would use the learning tower with my three year old, 21 month old, and newborn due in April when age appropriate. I have wanted one for a while. We have just been using chairs and step stools which don’t feel safe.
I used to work in a Montessori school, and now that I have a little one of my own I would love to incorporate as much as I can 🙂
I love the Art Easel attachment. What a great way to get more use out of the stool!
I have four little boys who love to help in the kitchen. This would be more safe than the stool they use now. Thanks for the chance!
With 3 kids in the perfect age range for the learning tower and in the process of renovating to include montessori-home additions this would be AMAZING add to the new look!! And a welcome new surprise for my husband when he gets home!! (Army)
My grandson would love this almost as much as me!
I have had my eye on this a while now…our baby boy is coming Tuesday, Nov 11. I was a toddler directress and early childhood educator. I work at home part time now. I am setting up our home now for the children to have those wonderful “help me to do it myself” moments. =)
I have always wanted one of these! It’s trying to find room for one and the extra money!
Thus would be great for my 3 year old who lives till help with everything, but can’t seem to keep himself from wiggling – I get so nervous he will fall!
I always regretted not having something like this for my first. Would love to use one with my second child!
I’d love to win this for my 4 little kitchen helpers!
We would love to win a learning tower! I have 3 children and 2 more on the way and would love to be able to encourage them and teach them more in the kitchen. This would be a well loved addition to our home.
Would love a learning tower.