{"title":"Christmas and Seasonal","description":"\u003cp\u003eMontessori gifts for Christmas, Easter and the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olive-montessori-nativity-felt-wall-scene-with-14-ornaments","title":"Olive Montessori Nativity Felt Wall Scene with 14 Ornaments","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA soft felt nativity for the wall, with figures little hands can place each day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft felt scene for the wall, with ornaments that children can pick up and place themselves. Each day they can add a figure and retell the story in their own words.\n\nIt turns the lead-up to Christmas into something hands-on and calm, with no candles or screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eAdding one figure at a time gives the weeks before Christmas a calm daily ritual with no candles or screens. Children can rearrange the pieces and retell the story in their own words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eHand control, Storytelling, Sequencing, Daily rhythm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacing — Pressing each ornament into position practises careful hand control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling — Rearranging the figures encourages children to narrate the nativity story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnticipation — Adding one piece at a time gives Advent a quiet daily rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt nativity scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 self-adhesive hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt nativity scene, 14 ornaments, 2 self-adhesive hooks and a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from felt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 40.6 x 30.9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used as a seasonal wall display and storytelling activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrnaments are small; adult supervision needed. Check adhesive hooks suit your wall. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHang the scene at your child's eye level and keep the ornaments in a small basket nearby. Each day, invite them to choose one figure, place it and tell you who it is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259061031205,"sku":"MB-0019","price":31.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/project-montessori-felt-nativity-scene-7570949.jpg?v=1793052245"},{"product_id":"mistletoe-montessori-busy-board-wall-mounted-wooden-christmas-tree","title":"Mistletoe Montessori Busy Board, Wall-Mounted Wooden Christmas Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA festive wooden tree of things to tie, zip, latch and tap at standing height\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tree-shaped busy board with festive activities. Four panels give many things to turn, press and tie.\n\nIt mounts on a wall and arrives in a gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eFour panels of real fastenings give toddlers practical practice they will use when dressing. Being wall mounted, it encourages upright, moving play and doubles as seasonal decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eFastening skills, Gross motor movement, Sound exploration, Problem solving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastening — Tie, zip and latch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound — Xylophone mallet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding play — Upright board promotes movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 busy board with 4 tiered panels and trunk base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 xylophone mallet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusy board with 4 tiered panels and trunk base, mounting screws, mallet, gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid sustainably sourced wood, non-toxic paint, sanded edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e104 x 59.5 cm (40.94 x 23.43 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-free; wall anchors not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMust be wall mounted securely; adult supervision needed. Recommended age: 2+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount the tree securely at your child's standing height and show one fastening slowly, without words. Then let them choose where to go next, returning to the same task as often as they want.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259061719333,"sku":"MB-0039","price":120.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-wooden-christmas-tree-busy-board-1530546.jpg?v=1793052264"},{"product_id":"pinecone-montessori-christmas-busy-book-with-felt-santa-scenes","title":"Pinecone Montessori Christmas Busy Book with Felt Santa Scenes","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eSix felt winter scenes a child can change and retell with their own hands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach page of this felt book is a little winter scene a child can change with their own hands. Pieces attach and lift off, so the story is rebuilt differently every time it is opened.\n\nIt is a gentle way to bring Christmas into quiet play, and it travels well in a bag or on a lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eThe pieces are attached to the pages, so a child can play alone without hunting for loose parts. It is light and compact, which makes it easy to bring along on winter visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eFine motor, Storytelling, Independent play, Language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor — Pressing, pulling and placing felt pieces strengthens the small muscles of the fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling — Dressing Santa and arranging each scene gives a child words to tell what is happening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent play — Pieces are fixed to the pages, so a child can work alone without hunting for loose parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 felt Christmas busy book with 6 interactive scenes, about 20 x 20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne felt Christmas busy book with 6 interactive scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of felt; the maker lists the materials as non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 7.9 x 7.9 in (20 x 20 cm) and weighs about 0.24 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces are stitched or hook-and-loop attached; a Christmas-season gift for quiet times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook over the stitching before each use and keep an adult close for children under 3. Recommended age: 2+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the book to one scene and name a few pieces together, then let your child move them however they like. Ask what is happening in their scene rather than suggesting a story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259062014245,"sku":"MB-0047","price":40.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-felt-santa-book-5868757.jpg?v=1793052271"},{"product_id":"cedar-montessori-advent-calendar-felt-tree-with-24-ornaments","title":"Cedar Montessori Advent Calendar, Felt Tree With 24 Ornaments","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA felt tree to dress one ornament a day through December\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach day in December, a child places one ornament on the tree. The countdown becomes something they do, not just something they wait for.\n\nIt is a calm ritual that can be repeated year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eThe countdown becomes something a child does each morning, not only something they wait for. It folds flat for storage and comes back out every December.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eEarly counting, Fine motor, Sense of time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting — Adding one ornament a day teaches number order and one-to-one matching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor — Pressing each ornament into place practises a careful pinch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatience — Waiting one day at a time builds a gentle sense of time passing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt Christmas tree advent calendar, about 92 x 65 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 detachable felt ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne felt advent calendar and 24 detachable DIY ornaments, 25 pieces in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-grade felt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 36.1 x 25.6 in (92 x 65 cm); candies are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable each December and easy to store flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrnaments may be small, so supervise young children and keep pieces away from mouths. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHang the tree at your child's height and keep the ornaments in a small basket below it. Show once how to choose one and press it on, then leave the daily job to them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259062571301,"sku":"MB-0057","price":40.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-felt-christmas-tree-advent-calendar-3649287.jpg?v=1793052281"},{"product_id":"spruce-montessori-felt-sewing-kit-christmas-decoration-craft","title":"Spruce Montessori Felt Sewing Kit, Christmas Decoration Craft","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eReal stitching on pre-punched felt, for a decoration made by hand\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSewing is real work a child can do. With pre-punched holes and easy-thread yarn, a child can stitch a Christmas decoration and be proud of it.\n\nThe finished piece can hang on a tree or be given as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003ePre-punched holes and easy-thread yarn mean a child can do the sewing themselves rather than watching. The finished piece can hang on the tree or be given as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eFine motor skills, Following steps, Hand-eye coordination, Pride in work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor — Threading and stitching builds finger control and hand-eye coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing steps — Instructions guide a child through a clear, ordered project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePride in work — Making a real decoration builds confidence and a sense of purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChild-safe needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbellishments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt shapes, child-safe needles, yarn, embellishments and step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigns come pre-punched with easy-to-thread yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize, weight and piece count are not listed; check before gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes a hand-sewn Christmas decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains needles and small decorations. An adult should be close by and keep leftover pieces away from younger children. Recommended age: 4+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out only what is needed for one decoration on a tray, and show the first two or three stitches slowly in silence. Then hand over the needle and stay close while your child continues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259062866213,"sku":"MB-0062","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-christmas-kids-craft-kit-2195206.jpg?v=1793052285"},{"product_id":"yule-montessori-busy-board-christmas-tree-with-led-lights","title":"Yule Montessori Busy Board Christmas Tree with LED Lights","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA small wooden tree with switches and buttons your child lights up themselves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small Christmas tree with switches, buttons and lights that a child controls themselves. Press, flick and watch it come alive.\n\nIt is good for a quiet corner during the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eEvery press gets a clear response, which is an easy first lesson in action and result. The controls are fixed in place, so there are no small parts to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eCause and effect, Fine motor, Independent play, Finger control\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCause and effect — Pressing a button and seeing a light respond is an easy first lesson in action and result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor — Flicking switches and pressing buttons builds finger control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependence — Fixed controls mean a child can play alone without small parts to lose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 wooden LED Christmas tree busy board\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne wooden LED Christmas tree busy board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden board with plastic switches, buttons and LED lights and smooth edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighs about 0.28 kg (0.62 lb); size not listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls are fixed in place; power source is not listed on the page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains lights and switches. Supervise play and keep any batteries out of reach. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShow each switch or button once, slowly and without words, then let your child repeat it. Keep the tree on a low shelf in a quiet corner so they can return to it on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259063193893,"sku":"MB-0070","price":55.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-wooden-led-christmas-tree-2620917.jpg?v=1793052293"},{"product_id":"snowberry-montessori-reusable-sticker-book-christmas-window-clings","title":"Snowberry Montessori Reusable Sticker Book, Christmas Window Clings","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eClear Christmas clings to place, move and arrange again each December\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThirty or more Christmas pictures, such as Santa, snowmen, stockings and trees, are made as clear stickers that cling to smooth surfaces and can be moved again. Children can build a scene on the window, tell a story, and start over.\n\nIt can be used again each December and fits easily into a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eThe washable clings stick to windows, mirrors and cups and can be moved again, so a scene is never finished for good. It packs flat for travel and comes out again every Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eStorytelling, Fine motor control, Scene making\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScene making — Children place and rearrange stickers to build their own winter picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling — Giving each character a role invites spoken stories and new words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor control — Peeling and placing small stickers builds a precise pinch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 sticker book with reusable static-cling stickers (30+ Christmas elements)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sticker book with a set of reusable stickers, including 30 or more Christmas elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable PVC static-cling stickers that are washable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClings to smooth surfaces such as windows, mirrors and cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries; light enough for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStickers are small, so supervise younger children and keep them away from mouths. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a low window or mirror your child can reach and place one sticker slowly while naming it. Then step back and let them build the scene, asking only what is happening in their picture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259064209701,"sku":"MB-0090","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-christmas-sticker-book-4126314.jpg?v=1793052311"},{"product_id":"umber-montessori-felt-pumpkin-halloween-decorating-set","title":"Umber Montessori Felt Pumpkin Halloween Decorating Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA soft felt pumpkin and 48 pieces your child arranges, then hangs on the door\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren decorate a soft felt pumpkin with 48 felt pieces, choosing where each one goes. It can be hung on a door, window or wall.\n\nThe pieces fold flat, so the whole set tucks away until next October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eChildren make every choice on the design, which gives them real ownership of the decoration. The pieces fold flat, so it can come out again each October.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eDesign choices, Fine motor, Planning, Seasonal ritual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign choices — Deciding where each piece goes builds planning and a sense of ownership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills — Picking up and placing felt pieces builds a controlled pinch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal ritual — Setting up the same decoration each year gives children a way to mark the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 felt Halloween ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt pumpkin and 48 felt Halloween ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt, described as premium and odour-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnaments fold flat for storage and reuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries; for door, window or wall display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany small felt pieces: supervise younger children and keep it away from children under 3. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay a few pieces out on a tray rather than all 48 at once, and let your child choose where each one goes. Hang the finished pumpkin at their eye level so they can rearrange it through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259064242469,"sku":"MB-0091","price":36.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-diy-halloween-cat-7185136.jpg?v=1793052311"},{"product_id":"dove-montessori-egg-matching-game-12-shapes-and-colours-with-box","title":"Dove Montessori Egg Matching Game, 12 Shapes and Colours with Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eTwelve clip-together eggs to match, sort and count, any day of the year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve eggs that click together and pull apart, each with its own colour and shape inside. The smooth surfaces suit small hands, and a storage box keeps them together.\n\nIt works for Easter, and just as well for any day of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003ePulling eggs apart and pressing them back together builds hand strength in a satisfying way. It works as an Easter basket filler and just as well on any ordinary day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eVisual matching, Colour sorting, Early counting, Hand strength\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching — Finding each egg's other half builds visual discrimination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting and sorting — Twelve eggs make easy groups of colours or shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand skills — Pulling eggs apart and pressing them back together builds hand strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 plastic eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 plastic storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 plastic eggs and 1 plastic storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth plastic surface for small hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs click together and pull apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries; best used for matching and sorting games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall egg pieces: supervise play and keep away from children under 3. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparate three eggs into halves and lay them on a tray, then slowly find one matching pair and click it together. Invite your child to find the rest, adding more eggs as matching becomes easy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259064602917,"sku":"MB-0100","price":31.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-matching-easter-eggs-3481372.jpg?v=1793052321"},{"product_id":"noel-montessori-magnetic-tiles-christmas-snowmen-and-trees","title":"Noel Montessori Magnetic Tiles, Christmas Snowmen and Trees","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eFestive printed tiles for building a winter village or a tall tower\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagnetic tiles printed with Christmas designs such as snowmen, trees and snowflakes. They click together on the floor, a fridge or a magnetic board, and work with other magnetic building tiles.\n\nChildren can build a winter village, or simply a tall tower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eThe seasonal designs make building feel festive, and the tiles work with other magnetic sets you may already own. They stick to the fridge too, which keeps play going in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eSpatial awareness, Creativity, Problem solving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial awareness — Joining tiles into 3D shapes helps children see how flat shapes make structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreativity — Designs are the child's own, with no set pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem solving — Balancing a tall build means testing and adjusting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChristmas-themed magnetic tiles (105, 150 or 610 pieces, depending on the set chosen), in Christmas packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose 105, 150 or 610 pieces in Christmas-themed packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood-grade ABS plastic with strong magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiles with Christmas designs, including snowmen, trees and snowflakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with other magnetic building tiles; no batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains magnets and small pieces. Keep away from children under 3 and supervise play. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet out a small selection of tiles on a tray and build one little house together, then let your child expand the village. Keep the rest in a basket so the set does not overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259064701221,"sku":"MB-0102","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-christmas-magnetic-blocks-8100073.jpg?v=1793052323"},{"product_id":"laurel-montessori-busy-book-christmas-velcro-matching-scenes","title":"Laurel Montessori Busy Book, Christmas Velcro Matching Scenes","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eFestive scenes to match, peel and press, again and again through the season\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Christmas activity that sits at a child's own level: no screens, no sparkle overload, just a book of festive scenes to match and rearrange.\n\nThe pieces peel off and press back on, so it can be played many times through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eScreen-free and reusable, it offers a calm activity during a busy season. The storage box keeps the pieces together from one sitting to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eVisual matching, Finger strength, Quiet focus, Language\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the cards — Finding the right place for each piece builds visual matching and attention to detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeel and press — The velcro pieces work the fingers and wrists in a satisfying, repeatable way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay alone or together — A child can work quietly, or share the book and name each festive picture aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Christmas busy book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable velcro-backed pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Christmas busy book and one storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick cardboard with waterproof, dustproof film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable velcro-backed pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unassembled; an adult attaches the pieces and cards first, then it is best used as a seasonal quiet-time activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVelcro pieces are loose and may be small; adult supervision is needed, and an adult should assemble it before play. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble the book before you introduce it, then sit beside your child and match one piece slowly. Name each festive picture together and let them finish the page at their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259064963365,"sku":"MB-0109","price":31.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/project-montessori-christmas-busy-book-3720834.jpg?v=1793052331"},{"product_id":"snowdrop-montessori-felt-decorating-board-easter-bunny-hanging","title":"Snowdrop Montessori Felt Decorating Board, Easter Bunny Hanging","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA soft bunny to decorate, hang for Easter and fold away for next year\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft bunny waits to be decorated, and a child chooses which chicks, carrots and butterflies go where.\n\nIt can hang on a wall during Easter time, then fold away to be used again next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eChoosing and placing each ornament gives a child real decisions to make and fingers to strengthen. It folds away after Easter and comes out again each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eFine motor control, Decision making, Care of materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose and place — Picking each ornament builds decision-making and fine motor control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress and attach — Fixing the pieces strengthens the fingers and encourages careful placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up and tidy — Hanging, folding and storing it teaches care for materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt bunny base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 detachable ornaments (chicks, rabbits, carrots, butterflies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt bunny base and 17 detachable ornaments (18 pieces in all)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnaments include chicks, rabbits, carrots and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelt, with a mesh on the back for wall hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds away for storage and can be reused each year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetachable ornaments may be small; adult supervision is needed for young children. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHang the bunny at your child's eye level and keep the ornaments in a small basket beneath it. Show how to press one piece in place, then let them decide where everything else goes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259065618725,"sku":"MB-0125","price":31.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/diy-easter-bunny-9070879.jpg?v=1793052347"},{"product_id":"chickadee-montessori-egg-sorting-set-6-chirping-chick-eggs","title":"Chickadee Montessori Egg Sorting Set, 6 Chirping Chick Eggs","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eOpen an egg, find a chick, hear it chirp, then sort it home\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack an egg open, find a chick and press it to hear a chirp. Then each egg finds its own place in the box.\n\nIt is a gentle hiding, finding and sorting game, ideal for Easter play and for the days around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eOpening, matching and sorting give a child three small jobs in one gentle game. It suits Easter baskets and keeps working well after the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eHand strength, Shape matching, Listening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen and close — Twisting eggs apart and together builds hand strength and coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch and sort — Fitting each egg into its base practises matching and spatial awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind and listen — Hidden chicks and chirps encourage curiosity and listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 plastic eggs with chirping chicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 storage box with matching bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 plastic eggs with chirping chicks and 1 storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach egg sorts into a matching base in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for Easter baskets and seasonal sorting play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall parts; adult supervision is needed, and keep away from children under 3. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen one egg slowly, press the chick so your child hears it, then close it and place it in its base. Leave the box on a low shelf and let your child find the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259065717029,"sku":"MB-0127","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-hide-squeak-easter-eggs-2167926.jpg?v=1793052349"},{"product_id":"speckle-montessori-alphabet-matching-eggs-26-easter-letter-eggs","title":"Speckle Montessori Alphabet Matching Eggs, 26 Easter Letter Eggs","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eTwenty-six eggs to open, match and close, with a letter in each\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach egg holds a letter, and a child's job is to find its other half. It is a simple matching game that doubles as alphabet play.\n\nThe set suits Easter egg hunts, and it works the rest of the year as a letter game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eMatching halves builds early letter recognition while snapping them closed strengthens small hands. It suits an Easter egg hunt and still works as a letter game the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eLetter recognition, Visual matching, Hand strength, Order and tidying\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the match — Pairing each egg half with its partner builds visual matching and early letter recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen and close — Snapping halves together and apart develops hand strength and coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort and tidy — Putting the eggs back in the box encourages order and independence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 plastic eggs, each opening into two halves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 plastic storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 plastic eggs, each opening into two halves, plus 1 plastic storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic, described as non-toxic with smooth edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach egg has a coloured inside and an uppercase letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for Easter egg hunts, alphabet matching and sorting play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall pieces; adult supervision is needed, and keep away from children under 3. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer three or four eggs at first, separated into halves, and match one pair slowly while saying the letter's sound. Add more eggs as your child is ready, and show how they go back in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259065979173,"sku":"MB-0132","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-abc-matching-easter-eggs-3429122.jpg?v=1793052354"},{"product_id":"winterberry-montessori-felt-christmas-tree-set-18-ornaments","title":"Winterberry Montessori Felt Christmas Tree Set 18 Ornaments","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eA child-height felt tree with 18 hook-and-loop ornaments to place and move again\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tree a child can decorate without breaking anything. The felt ornaments stay on with hook-and-loop backing, so they go up, come down and move around as often as wanted.\n\nIt turns the holiday build-up into something the child does for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eNothing can break, so a child can decorate without being told to be careful. It gives them their own part in the family tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-skills\"\u003eFine motor, Placement planning, Independence, Seasonal ritual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow your child plays with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor — Pressing each ornament into place and peeling it off builds a gentle, controlled pinch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement and planning — Deciding where each decoration goes practises spatial thinking and patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependence — A child-height tree gives them their own part in the family tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 ornaments with hook-and-loop backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, materials and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 felt tree and 18 ornaments with hook-and-loop backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick felt; tree folds and is lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 29.52 x 18.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay arrive creased; press or iron the felt. A separate LED version is listed, details not given\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and age\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrnaments are small. Adult supervision for under 3s; keep the tree and ornaments away from candles and heat. Recommended age: 3+ years. Please stay close during play with younger children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMontessori tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the ornaments in a small basket beside the tree and show how to press one on and peel it off. Then step back and let your child decorate and redecorate as they please.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montessori Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54259066274085,"sku":"MB-0140","price":31.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/3170\/1797\/files\/montessori-3d-diy-felt-christmas-tree-3996795.jpg?v=1793052362"},{"product_id":"wintergreen-montessori-magnetic-train-track-set-santa-train","title":"Wintergreen Montessori Magnetic Train Track Set Santa Train","description":"\u003cp class=\"mp-subtitle\"\u003eBuild a raised magnetic track from the ground up and send a Santa train around it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mp-intro\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA magnetic track a child builds from the ground up: cubes, poles, slopes and turns, then a rechargeable Santa train runs it.\n\nIt is a festive build that asks for a plan and rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"mp-why\"\u003eRaising track and joining it back to the start asks for a real plan. 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