{"id":2051,"date":"2023-03-30T13:37:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T12:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benedyktandsylvester.com\/?p=2051"},"modified":"2023-03-30T13:37:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T12:37:41","slug":"where-to-buy-montessori-materials-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benedyktandsylvester.com\/where-to-buy-montessori-materials-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Buy Montessori Materials in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Let’s recap what Montessori materials actually are, and then I’ll list where you can find Montessori materials in the UK!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montessori materials means things that you can use with your child to enhance their learning in a Montessori way. Montessori materials are not always things you have to buy! Montessori materials can be as simple as a tray, a wooden spoon + a saucepan, or a clothes peg. Montessori materials often refers to toys and learning resources that are aligned to the Montessori principles of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out my blog about Montessori Toys<\/a> \u2013 because this terminology may well be an oxymoron. Sometimes when people say \u201cMontessori Toys\u201d, they may only mean \u201cwooden toys\u201d or \u201ceducational toys\u201d, so this should be used and searched with caution. You may be better off searching for \u201cMontessori aligned materials\u201d, but even then, you should check if they really align with the principles of Montessori education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people think that a toy just has to be wooden to be called Montessori. Wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simple<\/strong> \u2013 not overstimulating (not too many colours, elements or stimuli like buttons and sounds)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Realistic<\/strong> \u2013 based on reality or using real images (no cartoons)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural<\/strong> \u2013 made from natural materials (this is why there is a common misconception that Montessori materials should be made from wood)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Functional<\/strong> \u2013 have a genuine use<\/p>\n\n\n\n Closed-ended<\/strong> \u2013 another popular misconception. Montessori materials should offer children a clear goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benedykt & Sylvester products are all Montessori aligned. If you haven\u2019t already, you should check out our shop! We have a massive array of learning resources, from our bestselling Montessori Learning Tiles, to our practical life gifts such as our placemats<\/a> and baking sets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat makes materials Montessori aligned?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Montessori materials are:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Where to buy Montessori Aligned Materials? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Benedykt & Sylvester <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n