Montessori-inspired activities at home
Their proudest words? “I did it.”
Let them wear different hats as they navigate individualised Montessori-inspired activities at home with Nookly.
Illustrative example
Start with what they doStart with what they do
Pick an everyday task they want to take on. See how it becomes a sequence, a guide for you and a hands-on practice.
A parent asks
“She wants to pour her own water but it goes everywhere.”
Nookly could make
- CardsPour-and-stop sequence cards
- GuideSetting up a small pitcher station
- ActivityDry-to-wet pouring practice
How Nookly works
Made in five stepsFrom child to finished thing, in five steps.
Step one
First, Nookly gets to know the child.
Before anything is made, you tell Nookly who this child actually is — how they look, who lives in their house, the friends and pets they talk about, and what they are obsessed with this month. Everything Nookly creates later is built from this one profile.
Set up once. Reused in everything after.
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Home
Mom, Dad and baby brother
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Best friend
Chloe from school
Zara, age 5
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Interests
Dinosaurs, puddles and the colour red
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Pets
Biscuit, a very slow tortoise
Step 1 of 5
For the adult
Prepare a littlePrepare a little. Let them do more.
The adult’s work is mostly quiet: set it up, show it once, step back.
Nookly helps with the preparing part. The practice belongs to your child, with real objects in their own hands.
- Observe
- Watch what they’re drawn to before planning.
- Offer a choice
- Two manageable options, not ten.
- Model
- Show it slowly, with few words.
- Let them practice
- Again and again, without rushing to fix.
Learning bundles
Practical life bundlesPractical life for little hands
Pouring, sorting, caring for a plant and learning the bathroom routine, step by step at a toddler’s pace.
Want one made just for your child? Subscribe below to personalize this bundle, or create your own around your child’s name, interests and goals.
Picture cards
Where Does This Belong?
Where-does-this-belong picture cards for tidy, independent toddlers.
Ages 2-3
Montessori-Inspired Practical Life Activities for Toddlers
Montessori practical-life skills that grow independence and coordination — sorting, caring for a plant, pouring and wiping a spill. Picture cards, a visual schedule, and a how-to video a toddler can follow.
$7.99
Beyond the screen
Into real lifeTake it into real life
Everyday tasks, sized for small hands.
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A pouring tray
A small pitcher, a cup and a sponge on a tray. Spills are part of it.
You’ll need: Tray, small pitcher, sponge
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Snack prep
Let them wash and tear lettuce or spread butter with a dull knife.
You’ll need: Child-safe tools, time
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Their own plant
One pot, one plant, one watering can they can lift.
You’ll need: A pot, a small can
What's in the membership?
Personalized stories and learning experiences, guided by their family. Work toward a learning goal with a personalized plan, or create something for the moment they’re in.
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Personalized creations
Stories, videos, songs, podcasts and activities made around the child in front of them.
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Learning plans
A personalized learning plan, called a Blueprint, supports a goal the family chooses and helps the kid achieve it.
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Resources to explore
Explore ready-to-use stories and activities, with personalization where available.
Ideas to try togetherIdeas for learning together
Guide · 5 min read
The “I Can Do It” Years: Montessori-Inspired Learning at Home
Your toddler insists on pouring. You count the towels. Here's how to make “I can do it” a little more possible.
Read more
Comparison · 5 min read
Nookly vs Lovevery vs Montessori Materials: Which Support Fits?
Your child needs appropriate work, not a perfect display shelf. Here's where kits, materials and personalized preparation each fit.
Read more
Set it up tonight. Step back tomorrow.
Start with one task they want to do alone.
Prepare an activity