Montessori Philosophy
Parenting Courses aligned with research-backed authentic Montessori approach to help you nurture your child's unique individuality
Mindfully Created
Safety Certified, Gender-neutral toys designed to meet your child's unique
developmental milestones, develop an applied mind and creative thinking
Natural Learning
Play activities to support your child based on the natural
neurological schemas they may be in
Parenting is Hard. Harder for Working Parents.
You don’t have to second guess your every parenting move whilst juggling work. We want you to know that what you’re doing is working… and what to do next. Our Montessori for Working Parents Program is designed to
1. Empower You with the sage Montessori parenting wisdom
2. Nurture Your Child's Unique Development through Play
3. Help you help them become lifelong learners
What Does Montessori Learning Really Look Like?
Real interactions and Real-world experiences like walking outside, collecting leaves, involvement in practical life activities, respecting your child’s unique personality and potential--
THIS is what Montessori is in reality! It’s not what you may see on social media.
It’s about the little moments, the opportunities throughout our day in which we are able to be their role models and impart to them values of respect, care, and love for each other and the environment.
And you can do this too... even as a busy working parent
Early Years Matter
Play Schemas and Sensitive Periods hold the key to unlocking your child's future. By recognizing and nurturing these natural patterns of behavior, you can foster a deep love of learning and exploration, build a strong foundation for future success, and create a lifelong legacy of curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
What Our Parents are Saying
First I thought the course would tell me how to use the toys and just that but it did not. The course was about her whole being and not just play and I liked the practicable tips for myself care too. My LO loves the toys too.
I bought the course coz it was so affordable and I get lost in the 15 sec parenting advice on social media. I can feel the distinct difference in how I now interact with Ida, I am more mindful and strangely feel a weird sense of peace. There is realistic advice that normal people can apply.
I know about Montessori, and I can tell you that it’s a good thing that you have kept only the necessary toys. It makes more sense for a busy mum like me. (I have 4 kids and even my 6 yr. old plays with the lock box. It’s value for money for me coz I know how expensive Montessori toys are out there.
Frequently Ask Questions -
Can I purchase just the course?
Yes.
The course can be accessed online from anywhere in the world and is available for
purchase individually.
What's the big deal about Montessori Materials ?
Montessori Toys are sensory-based learning tools made from natural materials and fibres such as wood, and cotton, that are designed to provide infants and early learners sensorial stimulation through play and learn through independent learning, repetition, and practice.
Montessori materials are simple to use but with a profound ability to teach complex topics in unconventional but rather easier ways.
Nino Mondo Montessori Play & Learn bundles are structured in sequence, from easiest to hardest, in accordance with their developmental needs and interests, and within the context of the toys in the every bundle we offer. This clear sequence provides children with a logical pathway to learning that promotes the gradual layering of knowledge to establish foundational learning. Your child will have the best experience when the toys are introduced in this way!
Montessori Materials unique features
· Self - correctional
· Purposeful activities using movement and exploration
· Hands-on experiential learning
· Develop Fine & Gross motor skills
· Isolate one concept or skill
· Aesthetic and engaging
· Practical Life Activities
· Simplify abstract concepts
How are Montessori toys different from other toys on the market?
Most commerical toys are overstimulating, noisy and more active than the child and keep the child passive. Some toys need a lot of guidance and involvement from parents to build and assemble. Plastic toys are not sensorial in any way and children learn sensorially in the early years of their life. The first six years of the child, termed as sensorial phase, by Dr. Montessori are the most important in the development of a child’s mind. Montessori toys are designed such that the child has to become active and use their hands and move their bodies to play with them. They are simple and aesthetically pleasing to attract the child, provide just enough challenge to encourage repetition and provide the right amount of stimulation sans the lights and batteries.
Are Nino Mondo toys Montessori Inspired or Authentic Montessori?
There are some beautiful wooden and Montessori inspired toys in the market with minor tweaks to structure and colour. At Nino Mondo, we believe that the world does not need more products of the same kind but better solution to existing problems.
Nino Mondo Montessori toys are authentic Montessori material,
in their true and humblest forms with no unnecessary colour or structural changes and as provided in Montessori classrooms worldwide. We have only kept the necessary materials and avoided material with similar attributes e.g.
We provide the object permanence / ball drop box at age 7+ months. Instead of
providing the next level of object permanence, a similar ball drop box but with a drawer for 10+ months, that requires the child to drop the ball and pull the
drawer to retrieve the ball, we have provided the Montessori coin drop box with drawer and the push ball set. The coin drop box provides an additional challenge of putting the coins through the slot and pulling the drawer to retrieve the coins. The balls in the push ball set won’t pass and need a gentle push from the baby for them to go through the
inset. This way we still build on the concept of object permanence and cause
and effect.
We have followed this progression order of challenge in all our Play & Learn bundles. In doing so, we uphold our commitment to the principle of "Less is More," ensuring that we provide valuable opportunities for play-based learning that are enriching and meaningful without having to build a preschool at home. That being said, we recognize the lack of
guidance regarding the appropriate Montessori toys for specific developmental
stages or ages, as well as how to effectively engage with Montessori materials.
Which is why we have curated the Play & Learn bundles with authentic
Montessori material that includes emailed instructions (no print material that
ends up in landfill and can be referenced anytime anywhere) on when to
introduce each activity and how to play with the Montessori materials. This way, as a busy parent, you don't have to wonder which Montessori toy is
suitable for a particular stage or how to present the activity, providing you with the necessary support and guidance.
How long can my child play with the Play & Learn bundles?
While the toys in every Play & Learn bundle are introduced over a three month period, your baby will continue to benefit for months and even years to come. We have noticed children playing with Nino Mondo Montessori toys for at least upto 4 year of age. Our Montessori toys are designed to grow with your child, presenting new challenges as they develop and to bring real value to you as a parent.
Why are you not a subscription service?
At Nino Mondo, we understand that every child develops at their own pace, and we respect the innate wisdom of parents in deciding when their child is ready for a Play & Learn bundle. We don't want to tie parents to a subscription plan because we believe in providing the flexibility to choose what is best for their child.
While we provide age recommendations for our Play & Learn bundles, please remember that these recommendations are not definitive timelines. Each baby develops differently, and you know your baby best. We encourage you to visit the "Signs your child is ready for this bundle" in the description section in each bundle on our website. There, you will find helpful information to assist you in determining when your baby might be ready for a Play & Learn bundle based on their individual development.
We value the autonomy of parents in making informed decisions about their child's learning journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Whether you choose to start with a Play & Learn bundle now or at a later time, we are committed to providing safe and quality toys that nurture your child's growth and development.
Can I purchase Individual Toys?
We are working on making individual toys available based on the overwhelming
customer feedback. That said, Individual Montessori Toys are way more expensive in the Retail Market as Montessori Toys and learning have always been elusive. At Nino Mondo we wish to change that and are driven by our vision to make Montessori learning easy, accessible and affordable to all children. We have curated these development specific learning bundles to make it easy for you to provide only the necessary Montessori toys that grow with your child bringing you convenience and more time to be present with your family.