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 have a very active & curious 2 year old who always wants to see and participate in everything! I have always wanted a safe step stool (he’s so active that regular step stools just don’t cut it). To have Learning Tower would be the answer to our prayers.
What a great way to get your kids involve in daily routine tasks. Love it! Good luck everyone 🙂
I would love to use this instead of the backward chair that we currently use for my 2 and 5 year old to reach the counters and sink. They love to participate in the kitchen!
My boys love to help in the kitchen and this would really help out
My kids love helping me in the kitchen and this would be great to help keep them safe plus see everything!
I have a 5 year old that just loves to help cook with me- the Learning Tower would be perfect for her!
I have a two year old who could definitely use this!
Oh Wow! This is the perfect solution, just what I need to I can cook with daughter. I think she will love this and I’d love to be able to win this for her to assist with doing activities.
I’d love to have a Learning Tower to help my older son become more responsible. It’d really help him get his own snacks and dishes!
On the Little Partners Site I learned that the learning tower comes in a variety of great colors! It would be difficult to choose! 🙂
All 5 of my grandkids could use this. It is amazing.
This tower is SO cool!
I have 3 boys ages 2, 5, and 7 this would get LOTS of use at our house!!
I would love to win this for our 3 year old nephew!
My kids LOVE to help cook. This would be so perfect for that :).
My little one loves helping in the kitchen and I have been looking at getting one. Sure would be great to win one. Thanks for the opportunity.
I’ve been wanting one of these for so long, especially now that I have two little ones that want to help.
I have a son who loves stools so this is great!
I want to win a Learning Tower for my great granddaughter. She loves to steal our IPads or phones and play with them.
I have 3 girls, 2 of which are little ones who drag the potty training stool into the kitchen everytime they want to help mommy or reach something. Of course they don’t return the stool, and problems ensue. I would love to have a learning tower for the girls to help out in the kitchen.