When parents are wanting to become Montessori homeschoolers, the sensorial materials are typically one of the biggest dilemmas. They can be expensive, yet they’re beautiful. Sensorial materials are often the reason people first fall in love with Montessori education. So, what should a Montessori homeschooler do?
(Note: If you’d like to learn more about Montessori sensorial materials, I have an introductory Montessori sensorial activities post with a number of resources.)
Montessori Sensorial Materials I Recommend Buying
There are certain sensorial materials that I typically recommend buying for their precision and beauty. You can see those recommendations here: Montessori Sensorial Materials I Recommend Buying. Of course, if you have someone who can make even those materials, that’s awesome!
DIY Montessori Materials
I’ve been rounding up tutorials for Montessori materials for a few years. I have a list of all my DIY Montessori Materials posts. I also have a post on how to make your own Montessori materials with extra resources.
DIY Montessori Sensorial Materials
There are a number of sensorial materials that are perfect for DIY projects. In the following posts, you’ll find LOTS and LOTS of tutorials for making your own sensorial materials. It’s fine if you prefer to buy some of these materials, although many of them are surprisingly easy to prepare … even if you’re not a crafty person.
Inexpensive and DIY Geometric Solids and Extensions
DIY Easter Egg Sound Shakers for Babies and Toddlers
DIY Montessori Tasting Bottles and Activities
DIY Tactile Boards and Extensions
Inexpensive and DIY Thermic Materials
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And you’ll find many more sensorial ideas in the posts below!
This post is part of the 12 Months of Montessori Series!
12 Months of Montessori Series – Sensorial
- The Best Ways for Exploring Senses in Nature| Natural Beach Living
- Montessori Sensorial Color Activities for Kids {Printables} | The Natural Homeschool
- Thick and Thin Sensory Bottles for Toddlers | The Kavanaugh Report
- Montessori Sensorial Activities using Knobless Cylinders | The Pinay Homeschooler
- Pink Tower Power | Grace and Green Pastures
- DIY Texture Pattern Sticks | Christian Montessori Network
- DIY Montessori Smelling Bottles and Free Printable | Mama’s Happy Hive
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Wow!!! What an amazing Montessori resource. Thank you for all of these great ideas.
Amazing collection and a great source of reference. Thank you for putting this up Deb.
Thank you so much for sharing such a comprehensive list of sensorial resources! 🙂 I love this list!
This list is amazing! Sensorial materials are so important for a primary aged child. I love all the simple DIY options you showcase. It certainly puts these activities more in reach for home use.
This is an amazing resource! Thank you for stopping by the Learn & Play Link Up! This post is featured on Christian Montessori Network this week.
This is an awesome resource for Montessori homeschooling families! Thank you for putting it all together. 🙂