Miss Lucia Montessori
For teachers and schools

Run a calm Montessori toddler room, from day one.

The Toddler Room Guide shows you how to set up a room for 2 to 3 year olds, which works go on the shelves, and how to teach children to choose a work, carry it to a mat or table, and put it back. In English, Spanish and Mandarin.

A calm Montessori toddler classroom with low shelves and small tables

Written by real school founders.Beibei Amigos, North Phoenix, since 2008.

Why trust it

Built in real classrooms, not in theory

25+ yearsrunning trilingual Montessori schools in Phoenix (Beibei Amigos and Amici Trilingual Montessori).
136 worksfor the toddler room, each with a picture, what it teaches and how to show it.
3 languagesEnglish, Spanish and Mandarin, so every teacher and assistant can use it.
Look inside

Every work pictured and explained

Room setup, shelf rotation, the daily rhythm, grace and courtesy, behavior, observation, and the full list of works by area.

Pouring water work on a tray
Pouring water
Object permanence box with a wooden ball
Object permanence box
Toddler slicing a banana with a wavy chopper
Slicing a banana
Velcro dressing frame
Velcro dressing frame

The work cycle every toddler learns

STEP 1Choosefrom a low shelf
STEP 2Carryto a mat or table
STEP 3Workand repeat freely
STEP 4Restoreready for a friend
STEP 5Returnto its exact spot
Teacher

Toddler Room Guide

$39 digital guide

  • 136 works, each pictured
  • Room setup and shelf rotation
  • Teaching the work cycle step by step
  • Daily rhythm, behavior, observation

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Best for schools

School license

$179 whole staff

  • Share with every teacher
  • English, Spanish and Mandarin
  • Launch checklist for new rooms
  • Updates as new works are added

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Add-on

Printable cards and labels

$19 print at school

  • Shelf photo labels
  • Observation and progress forms
  • Six-week work cycle plan

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Prices are early-access prices. This is a practical guide, not a Montessori credential or certification.

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51 materials we would put on the shelf

One good, affordable option for each work, picked from the guide. Start with one or two per area and rotate.

Practical life 7

  • Child-size wooden carrying traysCarrying a tray; one work per tray
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  • Work mats (2x3 ft) and mat basketRolling and unrolling a mat
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  • Opening and closing jars and boxes setTwo-hand coordination, wrist turn
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  • Toddler pipette / baster transfer setSqueeze and release
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  • Small funnel and bottle pouring setAim, focus
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  • Wooden clothespins for practical lifePincer strength
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  • Lock and key board / padlock setFine turning
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Care of environment 5

  • Child-size duster and cleaning clothsCare of the room
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  • Child table-scrubbing set (bucket, brush, sponge)Long multi-step sequence
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  • Child spray bottle and mini squeegee (window washing)Squeeze, arm sweep
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  • Flower arranging set (small vases, mini funnel)Beauty, pouring
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  • Kids clothesline and laundry setPincer, reach
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Food preparation 5

  • Crinkle (wavy) cutter for toddlersSafe cutting
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  • Toddler spreader and kid-safe knife setSpreading, wrist control
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  • Child citrus juicerPush and twist
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  • Kids kitchen tools set (measuring cups, veggie brush, peeler)Following steps
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  • Toddler dishwashing set (tub, brush, drying rack)Long sequence
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Care of self 5

Eye-hand 10

Sensorial 4

Language 5

Art and music 6

Gross motor 3

Room setup 1

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Teacher bookshelf

Books worth reading before your first week

  • The Montessori ToddlerSimone Davies. The clearest modern book on toddlers, home and classroom.
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  • Understanding the Human BeingSilvana Montanaro. The birth-to-3 classic from AMI assistant-to-infancy training.
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  • Montessori from the StartPaula Polk Lillard and Lynn Jessen. Practical setup and routines for children birth to 3.
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  • The Absorbent MindMaria Montessori. Montessori's own words on how young children learn.
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  • Montessori: The Science Behind the GeniusAngeline Stoll Lillard. The research behind the method, for teachers who want the why.
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Questions

Teacher and school FAQ

Is this a Montessori certification?

No. It is a practical classroom guide written from 25+ years of running Montessori schools. It pairs well with AMI or AMS training but does not replace it.

Does it cover 1-year-olds?

The guide is written for the 2 to 3 toddler room. Many works also fit young toddlers from about 18 months, and each work notes when to introduce it.

What languages is it in?

English, Spanish and Mandarin, so every teacher and assistant can read it in the language they think in.

Can my whole staff use it?

Yes, with the school license. One purchase covers every teacher at one school.

Do I need to buy every material on the list?

No. Start with one or two works per shelf area and rotate. The list shows a good, affordable option for each so you are not guessing.

When can I buy it?

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