Montessori furniture creates an organized, structured, and comfortable environment for your child's growth and development. But beyond its functional purpose, these pieces also open up a world of DIY activities for kids. If you're looking for things for kids to make and fun ways to spend time together, Montessori furniture from WoodandHearts is the perfect platform. These ideas can be tried any time of the year, no matter the weather outside.
Little Chef Cooking Station
If you have a Foldable Kitchen Tower or another step stool that allows your child to safely reach the kitchen counter, this activity is a must-try. Invite your child to the kitchen and give them simple tasks. Some fun things for kids to make in the kitchen include stirring pancake batter, washing vegetables, arranging sliced ingredients on a plate, or scooping peas onto a dish.
DIY Snack Creation
Another great activity with the Convertible Kitchen Tower is preparing snacks. Set out plates with various ingredients so your child can create their own snack. Offer toast, peanut butter, jam, cheese, and other toppings so they can assemble a unique sandwich to enjoy right away.
Science Fun
Set up exciting home experiments by seating your child in a Montessori Weaning Chair for comfort and easy access. Let them mix colors with paint, experiment with lemon juice and baking soda, or create a non-Newtonian fluid by mixing cornstarch with water. This fun craft for preschoolers becomes even more magical with glitter and food coloring. Encourage them to dip their fingers in slowly to feel the liquid texture, then slap the surface to discover how it suddenly turns solid—an amazing learning experience!
Sensory Exploration
Fill the compartments of the Sensory Table with materials like rice, dried beans, kinetic sand, or water beads. Provide scoops, spoons, cups, and small toys hidden in the textures for your child to discover. Digging, scooping, and feeling different materials is a wonderful way to develop sensory skills.
Toy Car Garage
Turn the shelves of a Montessori Activity Table into a real toy car garage! Use colored paper to create decorations and arrange the cars in different “parking spaces.” Add small LED lights to create an improvised traffic signal. This is one of the best kids activities to do at home, and it can also be used to teach road safety rules in a fun way.
Dollhouse
Setup One of the most exciting things for kids to make with the Montessori Activity Table is a dollhouse. The spacious shelves offer plenty of room to set up a living room, bedroom, or wardrobe. Kids can create furniture and decorations from cardboard or use toy accessories, arranging them just how they like. A dollhouse that allows for changing interiors, redecorating, and imaginative play? It’s time to try this amazing DIY activity!
Obstacle Course
There are no easier kids activities to do at home than setting up a fun obstacle course. Encourage children to crawl through the Montessori Triangle, walk along the Ramp, and crawl under a tunnel formed by the Climbing Arch. With the Montessori Climbing Set of 3, all of this is possible! Add pillows, small hoops, and soft mats to make the course more engaging. Let kids climb, crawl, and jump through the obstacles, enhancing coordination and motor skills. This is one of the most exciting activities for children at home, especially on rainy days.
Indoor Fort Building
Building forts and hideouts is hands-down one of the best kids activities to do at home. Just imagine—a cozy secret place built from chairs, tables, a Montessori Triangle, or an Arch. But for the ultimate building experience, the Play Sofa is unbeatable! Its modular design makes it perfect for little construction experiments. Recently, we shared a detailed guide on the best ways to create indoor forts—be sure to check out our article: "Blanket Fort Ideas!"
Nature Art Station
Set your child up at a Study Desk and Chair and create a fun craft for preschoolers using treasures collected during a nature walk—leaves, pinecones, acorns, and twigs. They can trace leaves onto paper with markers, paint pinecones with a brush, or dip them in glue and sprinkle glitter. Using clay and twigs, they can make animal figurines, and flowers can be taped to paper to create beautiful collages. This is an engaging activity that helps develop fine motor skills and fosters creativity. Your little one will love it!
Doll’s Cozy Bed
Transform the Bookshelf for Playroom into a magical doll bed! Place a small blanket, a tiny pillow, and a favorite plush toy inside to create a cozy sleeping space for dolls. Kids can tuck in their dolls, sing lullabies, and take care of them, fostering empathy and nurturing skills. This pretend play activity encourages creativity and emotional development, making it a delightful and engaging playtime idea.
Final Thoughts
Unleashing Creativity with Montessori Furniture Try different DIY activities for kids, and don’t be afraid to get creative with Montessori furniture. Use it not only for its intended purpose but also in unexpected ways—why not turn a Cube Chair with round cutouts into a sorting station? Combine these ideas with your child's imagination to unlock endless possibilities for fun, engaging, and enriching DIY activities for kids. These are not just games or crafts—they are precious moments spent together, creating memories that will last a lifetime!
