Montessori teachers value “process over product.” It’s the experience with the materials that’s important, not whether a kid has gotten 10/10 on a spelling worksheet.

Then there’s KiwiCo, an educational toy company that launched in 2011, says that sales of its Montessori-inspired toys grew nearly 40 percent in 2024 compared with the year before.

The Montessori system recommends sensory play in the first year and toys that help balance, coordination and curiosity in the ...

When looking for toys that foster a child’s development, there are three things to remember—education, engagement and entertainment. “Educational toys benefit kids’ motor, sensory and ...

The Montessori method helped produce scions like Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, and Beyoncé. Parents are clamoring for toys that fit with the philosophy. Is there a connection?