A Montessori Activity Guide for Children Ages 2 and up. Toddler Learning Guide, Hands-On Play & Development Activities
“For any parent who wants to support their child's learning with confidence, Leanne's guides are a valuable and reassuring resource.”
Kelly Tunny
Early Childhood Educator · Founder of 4 Preschools · 20 Years in Early Learning
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Leanne has a real gift for taking research on memory, play-based learning, and early language development and making it practical, friendly, and doable for busy families. Each book combines evidence-based ideas with activities, templates, and printables that parents can use right away, without special equipment or expertise. Her tone is encouraging and never preachy. She reminds parents that small, everyday moments of connection matter most, and she handles screen time, AI safety, and developmental concerns responsibly. Leanne handles specialised topics such as bilingual development and early signs of autism with accuracy and sensitivity, always grounding her advice in established research and encouraging parents to seek professional guidance where needed. For any parent who wants to support their child's learning with confidence, Leanne's guides are a valuable and reassuring resource.
About Kelly
Kelly Tunny, trained in early childhood education at Macquarie University, opened her first childcare centre in 2006. Over the next two decades she founded Berowra Cottage Children's Centre and Kincumber Preschool Kindergarten, then went on to build two more centres from the ground up in Cardiff and West Wallsend in the Newcastle region. She has helped thousands of young children take their first steps into learning and has guided their families along the way. She has also raised three boys, so she knows first-hand what it's like to keep curious little minds busy at home.
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Description
Bring Montessori into your home — no classroom required.
A beautifully written, research-backed activity guide for parents, caregivers, and educators of children aged 2 and up. Every activity is grounded in the authentic Montessori principles upheld by the AMI, AMS, and the Maria Montessori Institute.
What’s inside
This 46-page guide is divided into four parts:
- Part One: Understanding the Montessori Approach — Dr. Montessori’s story, the Absorbent Mind, Sensitive Periods, the Prepared Environment, and the role of the adult
- Part Two: The Five Curriculum Areas — Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Studies
- Part Three: 30 Activities by Age — 10 activities each for ages 2–3, 3–4, and 4–5, with full materials lists, step-by-step instructions, and observation tips
- Part Four: Setting Up Your Home — how to create a Montessori-friendly space on any budget, plus an FAQ for common questions
30 hands-on activities include
- Pouring water and spooning beans (fine motor and concentration)
- Hand washing and dressing frames (independence and self-care)
- Sandpaper letters and the Moveable Alphabet (early literacy)
- Number rods, sandpaper numbers, and Golden Bead material (maths foundations)
- Continent puzzle maps, leaf pressing, and parts of a flower (cultural exploration)
- Treasure baskets, mystery bags, and colour sorting (sensorial development)
- Fruit cutting, vegetable washing, and food preparation (real-world skills)
- Grace and courtesy lessons (social development)
Perfect for
- Parents wanting to support their child’s natural development at home
- Caregivers and grandparents looking for purposeful, screen-free activities
- Early childhood educators needing a clear, practical reference guide
- Anyone curious about the Montessori method but unsure where to start
Why this guide is different
Unlike generic activity books, every activity in this guide has a clear developmental purpose, a specific sequence of presentation, and a built-in “control of error” — so children can discover and self-correct naturally. Activities are matched to Montessori’s Sensitive Periods, meaning they reach your child at exactly the right developmental window.
You don’t need expensive materials or a trained teacher. Many activities use only what you already have at home — beans, a spoon, a cloth, a pitcher of water.
What you’ll receive
- Instant digital download — PDF format, ready to read on any device
- 46 pages, fully illustrated with activity photos
- Printable reference guide you can keep open while working with your child
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” — Dr. Maria Montessori
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