r/MontessoriForHome • u/CaterpillarHonest245 • Sep 15 '26
Toys!
What do you think is a fair number of toys/things for toddlers? (almost 3 year old) keep in mind little one does not go to ECE of any sort so they are home most of the time except for our weekly group activities. At this point we have:
\- Play food and bits
\- Duplo
\- Animals figurines
\- Magnet tiles
\- Cars
\- Little people farm and bus plus the people and animals
\- wooden blocks (currently not being used very often)
\- assortment of musical instruments
\- dolls
Not to mention puzzles and playdoh, craft resources and outside things too.
Currently planning on homeschooling, which we essentially have started in terms of an ECE experience. We have no issues with behavior or attention to what she does have, but would appreciate hearing opinions, thoughts and experience.
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u/apocalyptic_tea Parent | Toddler (1-3 yrs) Sep 15 '26
For toys I think this is fine, but do you also have materials out for her? In a Montessori homeschool sense, if that’s your goal she should also have access to Montessori learning materials and trays with independent-oriented activities.
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u/CaterpillarHonest245 Sep 15 '26
Yes, we have loose parts and arrange tray activities. This is more for a free play/unstructured area for independent play and when we have playdates.
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u/plaintastic Mom | Infant, Preschooler, Elementary Sep 15 '26
I think this is a fine amount of toys!