The Best Gifts for Montessori Teachers

If your child attends a Montessori school, you have extra opportunities to find a very special teacher appreciation gift. While you might want to get a traditional gift, you might want to get something uniquely Montessori. I have ideas for both here. They even work for Montessori homeschool teachers!

 

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The Best Gifts for Montessori Teachers

As a former Montessori teacher and school owner, I clearly remember the types of gifts that were my favorites. The very best gifts are a personalized thank you. A card or letter (the best!) from the student is perfect in itself (or in addition to another gift if you prefer).

The best gifts for teachers are always ones that are heartfelt and made or purchased for the specific teacher and his or her unique interests and needs. If you’ve become comfortable observing your child’s needs and interests, you can use those skills to observe your child’s teacher’s needs and interests, too.

Gift Cards That Almost Any Teacher Will Love

Teachers of all kinds are known for using their own money to purchase materials for their classrooms. Most will love a gift card that can be used to purchase materials or classroom supplies. Or maybe they’ll want to purchase something for themselves! It’s always best if you can combine a gift card with a personalized card or letter.

Etsy gift cards can be used in so many different ways! Teachers who want to buy a Montessori material for their classroom will be able to use them as well as teachers who want to purchase a special gift for themselves. I especially love Etsy for its wide variety of handmade products by individuals and small businesses.

Montessori Services gift certificates are perfect for Montessori teachers who love to buy materials for their classrooms (or their homes).

Of course, most teachers, Montessori or otherwise, will love an Amazon gift card, which can be used for classroom materials, classroom supplies, books, music, or almost anything else! Amazon gift cards come in many prices and styles. These aren’t all gift cards for Amazon, either. You can get gift cards for many other businesses through Amazon as well.

Uniquely Montessori Gifts

If you think your child’s teacher would enjoy a gift created especially for Montessorians, check out the fabulous ones that are available!

My Bella Montessori on Etsy has some amazing handmade Montessori creations.

One of my favorites is the Montessori ornament bead stair with pink tower cube in glass pearl beads (shown) or wooden beads.

There are two options of Montessori lanyards. (I love option B!)

There are even Montessori pink tower cube earrings!

If your child’s teacher likes to wear novelty t-shirts, you’ll find a number of Montessori t-shirts on Etsy.

If your child’s teacher has a baby, you’ll even find sweet Montessori onesies like this baby onesie with the Montessori tinomial cube theorem by Hoshiko Studio on Etsy.

Grace & Courtesy has a wide variety of Montessori-themed items on RedBubble.

You’ll find cute Montessori-themed tote bags, such as this Montessori World Map Tote Bag by Grace & Courtesy on Redbubble. This style isn’t available in 2020, but there are still some Montessori-themed ones.

There are even phone cases by Grace and Courtesy on Redbubble.

Grace & Courtesy also has Montessori-themed kids’ and babies’ clothes on Redbubble! The best way to see all the products is to click on the design you like and then on the “Shop All Products” link for that design.

Give an Experience

If you know what your child’s teacher loves to do in his or her spare time, you could give a truly unique gift of an experience. There are many sites offering experiences, although some of the most affordable ones are available through Groupon.

But whatever you give, just give it with love and with your child’s teacher in mind.

All My Gift Guides

 

You’ll find some of my favorite Montessori toys for babies and toddlers, featuring a number of toys from For Small Hands in my Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Baby and Toddler Toys.

You can find some of my favorite books for babies … available on Amazon here: Montessori-Friendly Books for Babies {Gift Guide}

You can find some of my favorite CDs for babies and toddlers here: Favorite CDs for Babies and Toddlers {Gift Guide}

If you’re looking for Montessori-friendly toys that will be appealing to toddlers 15-36 months old, they’re in my Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Toys for Toddlers.

If you have a preschooler, don’t miss this: Best Gifts for Kids: Montessori-Friendly Toys for Preschoolers.

Gift Guide: The Best Classic Children’s Books for Preschoolers has some of my favorite books.

You’ll find lots of ideas for Montessori homeschoolers here: Gift Guide for Montessori Homeschoolers

Favorite Shelves, Trays, Baskets and More for Montessori Homeschoolers {Gift Guide} has more ideas for Montessori homeschoolers.

Favorite Handmade Learning Materials for Preschoolers from Etsy {Gift Guide} has lots of absolutely gorgeous materials.

You’ll find lots of Montessori-friendly Advent calendars here: Favorite Montessori-Friendly Advent Calendars {Gift Guide}.

You’ll find lots of special gift ideas in The Best Gifts for Montessori Teachers.

PREPARING MONTESSORI SPACES IN YOUR HOME

See “How to Create a Montessori-Friendly Home” for ideas for a number of levels. Here are some of my main home environment posts here:

• How to Prepare a Montessori Baby Room at Home (roundup post)
• How to Prepare a Montessori Toddler Environment at Home (roundup post)
• Preparing a Montessori Newborn Baby Space at Home
• How to Use Montessori Mobiles to Encourage a Newborn Baby’s Development and Delight
• Preparing a Montessori Baby Space with Shelves at Home
• Preparing a Montessori Baby Space in Your Living Room
• Preparing a Montessori Baby-Toddler Space at Home
• Preparing Montessori Toddler Spaces at Home (includes my Montessori toilet learning setup)
• How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 2 Year Old
• How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 2½ Year Old
• How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 3 Year Old
• How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 3½ Year Old
• How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 4 Year Old
• How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 4½ Year Old
• How to Prepare Montessori Shelves for a 5 Year Old
• How to Prepare Themed Montessori Shelves
• How to Prepare a Montessori Home Environment for Afterschooling
• Create an Attractive Home Environment from Montessori at Home!
• How to Set Up a Montessori Homeschool Classroom
• How to Prepare Montessori Homeschool Spaces for Babies through First Graders
• How to Prepare a Montessori Space in Your Living Room for Toddlers Through Early Elementary

Learn more about my eBook Montessori at Home or School: How to. Teach Grace and Courtesy!

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2019 Montessori Series: Gift Guides

This post is part of the 2019 Montessori Series. This month, we’re sharing our gift guides! Here are some other gift guides from fabulous bloggers:

• The Best Montessori Toys for Babies | Natural Beach Living
• The Best Montessori Curriculum for 3-6 Gift Guide & Printable | The Natural Homeschool
• The Best Gifts for Montessori Teachers | Living Montessori Now
• Handmade Montessori Inspired Gift Guide | Mama’s Happy Hive
• Top 5 Montessori Gifts for Every Age | The Kavanaugh Report