Designate a corner in your kitchen, living room, family room or dining room to use as a Montessori space. This area can be small or large, depending on the kind of Montessori space you want to create.
Remove any clutter, knick-knacks or furniture from the designated corner. This space should be open, free and designated specifically as a learning and activity area for your child.
Place a low-sitting bookcase against the wall in your designated Montessori space. This bookcase should sit low enough so your child will not have trouble removing and replacing things on the highest shelf. If you prefer, you can also attach a shelving unit to the wall in place of a bookcase.
Stock the shelves of the bookcase with educational toys, games, books and art supplies. All materials on the shelves should be age-appropriate and interesting to your child. Organize these items by category and subject. Place items with multiple pieces in baskets and place pencils, paintbrushes and art supplies in pencil cups.
Attach hooks to the wall in a low-lying place that kids can reach. From these hooks, hang a kid-sized smock and apron so children can protect their clothes should you decide to implement any potentially messy art or cooking activities.
Place a small, kid-sized table and chairs at the center of the Montessori space. A small table and chairs will provide a comfortable space for your child to sit and work independently.
Bring aesthetic value to your child’s Montessori space by adding plants on the top shelf of the bookcase. Place silk flowers in a plastic vase on the table. Give your child the ability to listen to music in their Montessori space by placing an easy-to-use radio, CD or MP3 player on or near the bookcase in an accessible area.