6 Toys to Keep In The Playroom Every Week | Montessori Playroom Inspiration

Want a Montessori playroom but aren’t sure where to begin? It all begins with choosing the right toys for your child’s playroom each and every week. Here are the 6 toys to keep on your playroom shelves every week.

I choose 6 toys – one from each category – and place them on the shelves. On most Sundays, I go through the playroom real quick and rotate the toys, cleaning out extra toys that somehow found their way into the playroom. I also switch out toys that aren’t being played with. After a simple playroom toy rotation, there should only be 6-10 toys in the playroom, in total.

The 6 Toys for a Montessori Playroom

Montessori Playroom Toy 1 – A Current Favorite Toy

What is your child loving right now? No need to put those toys away! Keep them out for them to enjoy.

Montessori Playroom Toy 2 – A Toy Focusing on Hand-Eye Coordination

Hand-eye coordination toys specifically help improve children’s attention span and support early language learning.

Montessori Playroom Toy 3 – A Toy Focusing on Language Learning

Toys that encourage sound (like “choo choo”) or animal noises will encourage children to identify and say new words.

Montessori Playroom Toy 4 – A Toy Focusing on Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts are amazing at supporting motor skill development. They also encourage children to be creative and express themselves.

Montessori Playroom Toy 5 – A Toy Focusing on Daily Life Activities

Pretending to bake, do laundry, or use tools help children learn more about the world around them and enhance their ability to problem-solve.

Montessori Playroom Toy 6 – A Toy Focusing on Music and Movement

Playing music and dancing help the body and mind work together. Children learn coordination and are encouraged to be creative.

Montessori Playroom Bonus – BOOKS!

Always remember to rotate books in and out as well! Choose seasonal books and books that match your toys.