IKEA Finds for KIDS - Picks for Montessori Activities at Home

Wow, wow - WOW! Just loving the finds for kids at IKEA! If you are doing activities at home, homeschool at home or Montessori at home, then you need to check out these fab things I've found at Ikea. There are so many BEAUTIFUL materials to explore. I just adore it all. I'd love to know what things you've found at Ikea for kids and your activities at home too!!
Please know that I focus on Montessori inspired activities and I’m not a purist. I believe there can be adaptations to fit your situation.
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[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Please know that I focus on Montessori inspired activities and I’m not a purist. I believe there can be adaptations to fit your situation.

[@ar_m]

I also think that using plastic items that are cheaper allows greater access to Montessori activities and lifestyle. Many parents cannot afford the fancy wood, metal and glass options so videos with plastic or DIY options gives parents the ability to integrate Montessori into their life and still be able to pay the bills. Using plastic items or DIY items still benefits the child immensely.

[@meskeremgebregiorgis4589]

Can you please give us the item name for the plain brown rug from ikea? The price was displayed but not the name. Starts with an 's'. Thank you!

[@dhanameetsnao]

Yes, you are right. I bought my son’s knife, fruit squeezer, cutting board and soap dispenser from 100 yen shops (Daiso and Seria) here in Japan. I love your videos. ^-^

[@NoaLeighMaxwell]

@@meskeremgebregiorgis4589 I'm way late lol, but looks like it's called "SORTSO"! :)

[@ar_m]

Thank you for giving so many ideas that make Montessori accessible for so many. Those who are suggesting you are uneducated because you show plastic items clearly missed the point (and those who get upset about a mispronunciation aren't offering anything constructive at all). Montessori is about following the children and fostering their learning and independence. Making Montessori accessible by showing more affordable options like plastic items or DIY is amazing. Suggesting that you can't do Montessori (or Montessori inspired) activities unless it's with certain materials automatically limits the children who will have access to the Montessori lifestyle. I'm thankful that you take your knowledge of Montessori and offer options for those who don't make a ton of money but, still want to give their children opportunities to grow and learn. I think that's the most important thing vs getting hung up on what the materials are made out of. Maria Montessori created many things with what was easily and cheaply available at the time and worked with the poorest children. Today, plastic is the most easily available and cheapest so, if that's what a family uses so they can give their children activities to learn while also paying their bills, then I don't think anybody should shame them for that. Thank you again for videos like this. You expand thinking about what can be used and allow more people to consider and access Montessori which is a big win for more kids.

[@beesweremeanttofly2620]

Best comment I’ve read! You so get it.

[@ar_m]

@@beesweremeanttofly2620 thanks!! I get so frustrated by the gatekeeping and demeaning tone of other comments. It's fine to point out that traditionally more natural materials are used but, suggesting that someone isn't educated because they show affordable options that happen to be plastic isn't helpful, kind or providing any sort of helpful information to the creator or the audience.

[@CarolinaRodriguez-mn7sx]

Always loved IKEA to help with Montessori shelf work! Great video!

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

The best!

[@bethanypetersen7005]

We use those plastic trays for so much! Perfect for building Lego kits on!

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

That's a great idea!

[@pearlsun1662]

Thank you for all of these wonderful ideas!

[@dianewetherill185]

I love the red travel art kit!!

[@chantalyt]

Oh my gosh this is what I needed to see! It's always a trip to go and getting ideas ahead of time is so helpful! Thank you!

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shiny0tinfoil0girl93]

I LOVE Ikea kids metal silverware! They're awesome.

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Awesome, thank you so much for sharing that tip!

[@mrsheatherteske]

Yes our Ikea silverware for kids has had a longer life than others bought

[@benoodles]

Those activity trays look amazing! 👏

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Right?!

[@RebbekkahMalynn]

Just came across this video and it’s just what I needed! Thank you! New subscriber😃

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Awesome! Thank you! So glad you are here.

[@kaylahall1219]

5:08 you could always get a plain colored tray and add contact paper to change the color, season, etc.

[@Playing_with_a_Purpose]

I have the bread basket! So many great things at ikea!

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Oh I remember that one!!

[@raquelblanco8506]

Thanks so much for this informative and fun video as a soon to be Montessori parent and a current Montessori teacher it was helpful and gave great ideas, I do want to add similar to another comment I saw in traditional Montessori fashion children do need to realize things will break in order to be more gentle and careful with the materials so plastic is not recommended in a traditional setting I know your video was Montessori inspired but in case anyone was scrolling and had the curiosity of a more traditional Montessori work shelf I just wanted to add that knowledge overall fantastic video really enjoyed watching this

[@speechfairies]

Lots of options for sorting tasks 🙂

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

That's true!

[@user-ln9wo8ph7d]

Im very happy to watch all of your videos

[@Ronnie0309]

I am new to learning about Montessori and this was very helpful!

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KelliDM]

This was great, thanks!

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ld4890]

Great video, I wish the Ikea here and Spain had all these options :(

[@future.homesteader]

SMÅBIT Knife and peeler set. Ikea says it's for ages 8 & up but we got it plus the apple slicer for my grandson when he was around 5 & he loves them. He's now 8 & still uses them all the time.

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Oh this is a good tip! Thank you!

[@erikaslearningresources3]

IKEA always has great items for organizing the home.

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Yes it does!

[@erikaslearningresources3]

@@ThePurpleAlphabet I love IKEA ! I can't wait to go again.

[@chayschmit4265]

i have never watched this channel but it is great. I love love ikea. it is so useful. it is all so cheap. the lego containors are awesome I got them for my boys and they loved them.

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cindysalas7853]

Your hair looks beautiful .

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mathruajey6744]

Thanks for sharing

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Thanks for watching!

[@alicialeonwilliamsteresa867]

In Montessori sistem they do not use plastic , children have to learn that things break

[@WTFMom]

We do use plastic. Ideally we want to have a variety of materials but no one said “no plastic” I have plastic in my classroom and we’re AMI Montessori school. I do like this video. It’s perfect for Montessori at home.

[@kristinemund1456]

Nice ideas. The only things that bother me is all those plastic. Montessori normally focusses on natural materials, like wood.

[@miel2argent]

Can you please add subtitles?

[@augustusgreen7881]

can you do recommended children's music

[@kaylahall1219]

9:26 even more fun of an activity; make this basket yourself. KZbin: pine basket diy

[@nyleah411]

Whatever toys our 2.5 year old has access to, they end up scattered on the floor.

[@genevievepilote8493]

Pourquoi faire de la publicité pour Montessori?

[@francisbuil1433]

How, montess' made by chinese children ! 👍

[@petunia2981]

I like a lot of your ideas. However Montessori uses real forks, spoons and plates. We are trying to get rid of plastic and it develops good skills.

[@kleinschmitterling]

Yes, montessori is about practocal lofe skills but it rather encourages the use of real glass instead plastic cups and dishes. We need to be aware and educate ourselves a bit better instead of running to copy everything people do and say on social media.

[@darloonie9465]

I've been wanting to visit this store but there are no locations in my state. The closest one to me is 3 hours away.

[@thecolorfulmommy]

Same. Closest to me is almost four hours.

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Sadness!

[@tereseday4060]

They have online shopping.

[@darloonie9465]

@@tereseday4060 I tried that before and they wouldn't let me ship it. Weird.

[@tereseday4060]

@@darloonie9465 Ohhh.

[@augustusgreen7881]

hi

[@annaa.1770]

MonTessori! She was Italian, there is T. It’s not mOnesori... :|

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

You're right. Sometimes I mispronounce things. I'm human and make mistakes.

[@chulasexychica11]

I just went to ikea and had the worst experience! I can honestly say i hate shopping there. First and last time going there. They have cute things but not worth it for me.

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

That sounds awful!

[@sallymay6767]

What happened?

[@chayschmit4265]

they do have cute things. my ikea which I am in canada the ikea near me is a bit unorganzied. if you can get past this it is a great store. when we are thinking about what to do for my moms birthday we always say lets go to Ikea

[@jaclynch6312]

They do order pickup and I never go on weekends.

[@chulasexychica11]

Store was disorganized, rude employees and when i came for my pick up they couldn't find my order for about 2 hrs. I hated the format of the store having us walk thru every corner like rats on a maze. I went during the week and it was still packed.

[@MsLilyFay]

Quittkng the video after thr very first Item: Plastic Cutlery? That's not Montessori 🤣 The whole idea of it goes out the window...

[@fabiapietranico8411]

Montessori method dosent use plastic.please stop to sponsor not the troght. If you really like the method you can take a montessori couse some they are cip and on line but at liste they give to you the real sense. Thank you

[@chiricavioleta2450]

I am sorry but the plastic is not Montessori activities.In Montessori settings we use glass and practical life everything is real .No plastic .Please read Montessori books

[@ThePurpleAlphabet]

Yes, you are correct. I am more Montessori inspired and use what makes sense for us at home. I am not a Montessori educator nor do I run a Montessori school.