Eco-friendly and Sustainable Montessori Furniture

What is the Montessori method?

For several years now, the Montessori method has been well-known to many parents who have been won over. It is an educational approach based on the child's freedom to choose their activities, learning through experimentation, and autonomy. A whole programme that can be found at school, but also applied at home, particularly by choosing adapted furniture.

For this, there are numerous articles on the web and books on the subject that will help parents apply this method to their parenting style. The goal? To allow the child to develop at their own pace, to gain self-confidence, to become more autonomous and many other things. The Montessori method is offered through games and activities, but also through everyday situations such as meals, bedtime, or bath time.

Montessori furniture: to encourage autonomy in young children

Applying the Montessori method at home to promote the child's development requires only a few adjustments. However, creating an environment conducive to this will be more pleasant, and this is precisely what Montessori furniture offers compared to other types of furniture.

The Montessori furniture therefore aims to help parents apply the principles of the method through a dedicated activity. Indeed, its application is based on a certain accessibility. The environment must be the right size for the child so that they can participate in family activities. Montessori furniture will therefore facilitate this accessibility and the implementation of the method. Montessori furniture is therefore a good choice for parents who wish to encourage children's development in a playful and educational way.

What types of furniture are Montessori?

Montessori furniture can be found in all rooms of the house since all daily activities are concerned with Montessori pedagogy.

In the bedroom

In the bedroom, we opt for an essential Montessori piece of furniture which is the Montessori bed. The Montessori bed is a low bed that allows the child to get in and out autonomously, from as early as 18 months. The child thus has the opportunity to learn to recognise bedtime and wake-up times on their own and to recover for as long as necessary.

Getting dressed can also be an activity that accompanies the child towards greater autonomy. A Montessori piece of furniture that supports this is a chest of drawers or a wardrobe sized for the child. This type of Montessori furniture allows them to choose their clothes and work on their decision-making ability.

In the kitchen

Participation in meal preparation is also an activity that can be encouraged by Montessori furniture. The Montessori learning tower is the ideal element for this. Thanks to it, the child gains height and can participate in many everyday activities. They thus have access to the worktop just like an adult. It's an opportunity to teach the child certain everyday gestures and to share a fun activity together.

The Montessori learning tower is undoubtedly the most popular piece of furniture among parents as it can be used for cooking, but also for many other activities that require the child to access a worktop (DIY, arts and crafts, etc.).

In the playroom

In the play area, a useful Montessori piece of furniture for younger children is the table and chair set. The youngest can sit at a table their size to engage in activities such as drawing, playing with modelling clay, and many other things. More comfortable and adapted to the child, this Montessori furniture is the perfect support for the activities that one is likely to offer.

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At Nateo, you will find different Montessori furniture items to furnish your baby's and child's room.

The learning tower

Essential, the Montessori learning tower (or Montessori learning tower) helps your child access high spaces like a worktop. This secure version of a step stool allows them to stand up to share an activity together. Made in France from PEFC certified wood, the Montessori learning tower is adjustable to 3 heights and can be used from 18 months onwards. It also has wooden boards on the sides, front and back for added safety and thus prevents potential falls.

The Montessori child bed

The Montessori bed is a children's bed that helps promote children's autonomy at bedtime and wake-up time. Made in France and designed with PEFC certified wood, this bed is designed for easy access for children from 3 years old. The little ones can therefore get up and go to bed autonomously, but also safely thanks to the rounded edges. Close to the floor, the Montessori bed can also be used as a bench for reading or playing.

The Montessori house bed

Still with the idea of promoting the child's independence with a bed close to the floor, there is the Montessori house bed. With its house shape, it will undoubtedly appeal to the youngest and can even have its structure decorated. Also made in France from PEFC certified wood, find our Montessori house beds in several colours.

Do you want to furnish your child's room with Montessori furniture? Don't hesitate to take a look at our selection, as well as our other furniture and bedding items to complete the set!