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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This would be wonderful for my almost 2 year old. I have been looking for a solid stool or piece of furniture for her to help out in the kitchen and be more independent.
I would love to have this because it would be great for them to have independence
I would have to say the Mobigo2
My kids love helping me in the kitchen. This would be the perfect solution for that!
I would love to win this tower for my 12 month old son, who we plan to homeschool montessori style. He is our first born, so I know it would be well used between him and any future children. It just isn’t in the budget for us at the moment, so winning it would be so great!
I’ve always wanted a learning tower.
I have a little helper in the kitchen most of the time and would like a better way for him to be next to me. Thank you!
I learned that they even have an adorable toy tower!!!
We’d love to win because our house is full of little helping hands! This is much safer than using a chair or stool for this!
This would be perfect for my 2 and 4 year-olds to help in the kitchen.
I would love to win this for my son, as he likes to stand up in a chair next to me in the kitchen while I cook. This would provide a safer option for him while he helps.
I would love to win this learning tower! It would be a wonderful gift for my daughter who is turning one soon. I have been eyeing this product for some time now and love the independence it fosters in young ones.
I’m really inspired by Montessori teaching and am looking for ways to incorporate it into my child’s everyday life. I’ve also been looking for a sturdy step stool that my son can use to wash his hands, pick out clothes, and help in the kitchen. This product would be perfect!
I looked at these a while ago and thought they are great but out of my budget. So much safer than a kitchen chair. What a great giveaway!
My little ones would love this! They love to help out in the kitchen but I’m always afraid that they’ll fall off our basic step stool. This would give me some peace of mind.
I would love this for my 2 year old who loves being in the kitchen with the rest of us and is always wanting to learn what her big sister is doing when she cooks meal now at 6. I wish I had one with her.
Your blog always inspires me as my daughter is just a few months younger than your granddaughter. This stool would be a great addition to our small collection of Montessori materials!
My little one LOVES to help out in the kitchen! It is something we enjoy doing together. This would be wonderful to win, as it would help them to enjoy their time cooking or baking. Also with hand washing too! I also am going to start my own child care an this would be amazing for the little ones! My Nice’s and nephews could use this as well. What a wonderful product! Even if I don’t win, I’ll still buy one! Buy one for my church too, great product for children! I really hope and pray I win. Thank you!
I would like a tower because it would help my son to be able to help out in the kitchen without making huge messes.
I would love one of these because it will be very useful for my nephew!