Montessori Toys

Montessori Toys at Bombay Toy Company — Purposeful Play, Built to Last

Montessori toys are simple, wooden learning tools that encourage independence, fine motor skills, and early cognitive development through hands-on, open-ended play. At Bombay Toy Company we craft eco-friendly Montessori and open-ended wooden toys for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

• Main benefit: fosters independence and concentration.
• Best for: ages 0–5+ (pick age-appropriate toys).
• Materials: sustainably sourced wood, non-toxic finishes.
• Complement with: sensory play, pretend-play, and open-ended toys.

What makes Montessori toys different?

Montessori toys follow Dr. Maria Montessori’s principle of learning through doing. They are intentionally simple (no flashing lights), open-ended, and focused on one skill or concept per toy. These toys are ideal for encouraging self-directed learning, which improves attention span and problem-solving ability.

Try tracing and literacy tools from our Alphabet Tracing Board, sensory sets in sensory play, or open-ended natural toys in our open-ended toy collection.

Q: What will my child gain?
A: Independence, fine motor control, concentration, early numeracy and literacy, and sensory development.

Q: Are Montessori toys safe?
A: Yes—Bombay Toy Company uses sustainably sourced wood and child-safe finishes.

Q: When should I start?
A: Start as early as 6 months with simple sensory toys; introduce puzzles and tracing boards by 18–36 months.

Montessori toys by age — quick guide

Infants (0–12 months)

• Focus: sensory exploration.
• Good picks: wooden rattles, soft crochet dolls, and tummy time mats.
• Voice snippet: “For newborns, choose high-contrast sensory toys and lightweight wooden rattles.”

Toddlers (1–3 years)

• Focus: stacking, sorting, pretend play.
• Good picks: stacking toys, simple puzzles, and pretend-play toys.

Preschoolers (3+ years)

• Focus: tracing, counting, early STEM.
• Good picks: tracing boards, the Wooden Hundred Board, and beginner robot toys found under robot toys for kids.

How to set up a Montessori play space at home

1. Use low shelves so kids can self-select toys.
2. Offer 3–5 toys at a time and rotate weekly.
3. Keep each toy’s purpose clear—one skill per toy.
4. Pair tactile toys with sensory mats or play dough to deepen learning. (Try our play dough mats and sensory playmats.)

🧩 Best-Sellers & Smart Pairings for Montessori Play

• Alphabet Tracing Board — pair with reusable colouring mats for literacy practice.
• Wooden Hundred Board — combine with counting beads or sensory trays.
• Stacking Wooden Set — great for toddlers; view more in stacking toys.

🎁 Curated Best-Sellers, Gift Bundles & Combos

Browse thoughtfully designed wooden toy sets — perfect for birthdays and milestone gifting.

🌱 Eco-Friendly & Quality You Can Trust

We prioritize responsibly sourced timber, durable craftsmanship, and non-toxic finishes—key trust signals for both shoppers and search engines. Choosing wooden Montessori toys reduces plastic exposure and supports long-lasting play that can be handed down.

🛒 Shop & Pair Montessori Toys

Explore the full Montessori range at Bombay Toy Company and pair learning toys with sensory mats, pretend-play sets, and wooden classics to build a balanced play space. Perfect for gifts — check our gift cards and bundles & combos.