Although proper children's toys are very important, the most valuable item we provide is the 3-12+ Montessori overview, the book "Child of the World: Montessori, Global Education for Age 3-12" (GB100). We recommend it to anyone looking at this site, teenagers, parents, grandparents, educators, everyone.

Young children love to participate in the real work of the family, such as cleaning, dusting, cooking, gardening. Real child-size tools help them do a good job. This area of Montessori is called "Practical Life" and it is very important for many, many reasons. This work helps a child learn to control muscles, concentrate, focus, think logically and independently, make intelligent decisions, have fun, contribute to family life, enjoy spending time with parents, learn to take care of his own needs, the needs of others, take care of the home and garden, and on and on . . . NOTE: This are real tools, not toys. Many of them should be used under adult supervision. Safety first.

CR48 Tiny Apron $13.00	DR01 Small Apron $13.00
DR39 Metal Bucket, green $11.50	DR38 Metal Bucket, blue $11.50
DR37 Metal Bucket, red $11.50	DR33 Wool Duster $4.75
CR49 Child's Work Table/Seat $59.00	DR34 Child's Carpet Sweeper $28.50
CR630 Handwashing Pitcher -available June $15.00	CR640 Handwashing Bowl $6.50
CR650 Handwashing Set, pitcher and bowl-available June $20.50	CR750 Red Washbowl $10.00

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For more information on this period of life go to the "Age 1-3" chapters under "Table of Contents" at this link: THE JOYFUL CHILD

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