Montessori

Coin Box:

Teach your little one object permanence (knowing something still exists even when you cannot see it) and practice dropping the balls and the coins into the box, then pulling out the drawer to reveal the items again. Start with the balls at 6+ months, then transition to using the coins after 12 months.
Functional Language: in, out, drop, ball, coin, colors, “Where is it?”

Shape Sticks:

A hands-on way to learn about shapes and colors with your preschooler. Practice following directions by instructing your little one to “sort the circles first”, then help them find all the circles to place into the toy first before moving to the next shape.
Functional Language: shapes, colors, in, out

Wooden Ball Drop:

Help baby work on grasping and releasing into the hole with this developmental learning toy. You can model tapping the ball around the hole before dropping it in the hole. Then, hand the ball to your baby and see if they imitate you. Perfect for babies 6+ months.
Functional Language: tap, ball, in out, drop, roll

Pop-Up Toy:

This toy is great for pairing language with motor skills. Practice grasping and aligning the pegs into their slots, then model using pointer finger to press down the colored pegs and watch them fly. 
Functional Language: in, out, push, pop, fly, “ready, set, go!”

Pikler Triangle & Climbing Toys:

Increase gross motor strength and coordination as well engage in sensory play with this climbing set. Perfect to pull out for rainy days inside, as this set can fold up completely and slide under or behind the couch when not using. Perfect for 12 months and up. 
Functional Language: up, down, slide, climb, “Ready, set, go”

Colorful Multiple Shapes Puzzle:

Change the difficulty of puzzle as your little one grows. Start with rimmed pieces remaining in the puzzle and have baby fit the chunky shapes in, then move to removing all pieces as they get older and watch them explore how all the pieces fit together.
Functional Language: colors, shapes, in, off, “I see…”

Fine Motor Sorting Game:

Work on color sorting and increasing fine motor strength and coordination with this easy to transport sorting game. Its small size makes it great to keep in the diaper bag for on-the-go fun! Great for toddlers 2+ years.
Functional Language: colors, in, out, more

Busy Board:

Great for working on increasing fine motor skills as well as working on functional fasteners and ties which help directly with dressing skills. Keep in the car for some easy on-the-go entertainment! 
Functional Language: zip/unzip, slide, turn, on, off, snap, tie, lock/unlock

Woodpecker Worm Toy:

Great toy for turn taking and increasing hand-eye coordination. Practice “my turn” and “your turn” as you pass the magnetic bird back and forth (or between siblings) to feed the mother bird.
Functional Language: feed, eat, bird, worm, my turn, your turn

Montessori Shape Peg Puzzle:

Hand your little one shapes - one piece at a time - and help them complete the puzzle. Talk about the color and name of each shape as you hand them the piece. Have them request “more please” before handing them the next puzzle piece. Perfect for toddlers 3+ years.
Functional Language: “More, please”, shapes, colors, in, out

Magnetic Montessori Knob Puzzle:

Magnets in puzzle board are great to increase confidence! Take one puzzle piece out, model putting it back into puzzle board, take it out again and set it in front of baby. Pause and wait for them to try and put it in the puzzle themselves.
Functional Language: my turn, your turn, in, out

Pincer Grasp & Egg Cup Puzzles:

Pull long cylinder out of the puzzle 75% of the way, then say “Ready…set…drop!,” and release it back into the cube to make a bang. Hand to baby and wait for them to imitate you. Similarly, hold the wooden egg in your hand and model dropping it into the small cup, then pass to baby.
Functional Language: “Ready, set, drop,” in, out