Montessori,
made beautifully simple.
Montessori,
made beautifully simple.
For parents, educators & everyone in between.
You don't have to piece it all together on your own.
There's no shortage of Montessori content out there - but finding resources that feel consistent and connected isn't always easy. Rooted in authentic Montessori principles and hand-illustrated with care, this ever-growing collection has one goal: to give you a consistent, connected ecosystem of tools that support you at every stage of you Montessori journey.
Each resource comes with step-by-step guidance so nothing is left to guesswork, and everything is designed to work together, so the approach feels cohesive no matter where you begin.
Simple, beautiful tools — so you can focus on the moments that matter.
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Or are you already using materials, but feeling overwhelmed?
Montessori runs deeper than most people realise. It’s a rich, holistic philosophy that can shape every part of how you live and learn alongside your child. But its vastness can feel like a lot, especially at the start. Head to The Basics section for a simple but meaningful overview of the philosophy — and if you're ready to go deeper, our Montessori Basics course is in the works. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when it's ready.
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The collection keeps growing, and every addition is made with the same intention — to make your Montessori journey feel a little simpler, and a little more beautiful.
Everything you need to begin an authentic Montessori oral language journey: 9 beautifully illustrated activities, sequenced exactly as they'd appear in a Montessori classroom, with a full guide to get you started with confidence.
What’s Included in Bundle 1
This bundle follows the Montessori oral language scope and sequence, presented in the order they are introduced:
Naming Objects
First vocabulary cards to build a rich spoken vocabulary through real object namingConversation Pictures
Open-ended picture cards to spark language, storytelling and back-and-forth conversationWhat's Missing?
A memory and observation game that sharpens attention and recallMatching
A progression of 4 matching activities where children match objects to their real-world context, building logical connectionSpot the Pairs
A visual discrimination activity developing the ability to identify identical imagesNomenclature Cards (Parts of a Bird)
First three-part cards introducing precise vocabulary through labelled illustrationsWhole to Parts Matching
Children move from seeing the whole picture to identifying its componentsParts to Whole Matching
The reverse journey: building understanding from individual parts back to the wholeFigure Ground (Silhouette Matching)
A visual perception activity where children match objects to their silhouettes
Also Included: Your Montessori Oral Language Overview Guide & a simple tracker to track your child's progress!
Not sure where to start?
This bundle includes an comprehensive overview document covering:
The Montessori philosophy behind the oral and pre-reading language curriculum is and why it matters.
This scope and sequence for this part of the Language Curriculum.
How to present activities in the spirit of a Montessori classroom - including language to use, how to observe your child, and when to move on.
Whether you're new to Montessori or simply want to deepen your understanding, this guide means you won't just have beautiful materials, you'll know exactly how and why to use them.
What You'll Receive
9 printable PDF activity packs (instant digital download)
1 Montessori Oral Language Overview & Scope and Sequence Guide
1 Tracker for this part of the curriculum
All files are print-ready at home
Prefer to pick and choose? Every activity in this bundle is also available individually in our shop under Oral + Pre-Reading.
Bundle 2, covering oral language activities 10–17 including rhyming, vocabulary enrichment, classification, sequencing and more, is also available in our shop!
The second half of the Montessori Oral + Pre-Reading sequence: 8 beautifully illustrated activities that build the phonological awareness, logical thinking and vocabulary depth that reading is built on.
What’s Included in Bundle 2
This bundle follows the second half of the Montessori oral and pre-reading scope and sequence, building directly on the foundation laid in Bundle 1. Each activity has been hand-illustrated with greater complexity and detail, reflecting the richer cognitive demands of this stage:
Alphabet Roll Matching
A hands-on letter recognition activity using a moveable alphabet, bridging oral language and early literacyPatterning
A multi-level activity developing logical thinking and sequential reasoning, a vital pre-reading cognitive skillWhat Goes Together
Children identify relationships between objects, building the associative thinking that underpins reading comprehensionOpposites
A vocabulary and concept activity exploring contrast, expanding expressive language and abstract thinkingRhyming
A phonological awareness activity developing the ability to hear and identify sound patternsClassification
Children sort and group objects by category, developing the logical language skills essential for literacyStory Sequencing
Children arrange story cards in logical order, developing narrative understanding and sequential thinkingVocabulary Enrichment
Detailed cards expanding vocabulary across two categories: fruit and instruments, deepening the oral language foundation that reading is built on
Also Included: Your Montessori Oral Language Overview Guide & a simple tracker to track your child's progress!
Not sure where to start?
This bundle includes the same comprehensive overview document as Bundle 1, covering:
The Montessori philosophy behind the oral and pre-reading language curriculum is and why it matters.
This scope and sequence for this part of the Language Curriculum.
How to present activities in the spirit of a Montessori classroom - including language to use, how to observe your child, and when to move on.
Whether you're continuing from Bundle 1 or joining the sequence here, this guide means you won't just have beautiful materials, you'll know exactly how and why to use them.
What You'll Receive
8 printable PDF activity packs (instant digital download)
1 Montessori Oral Language Overview & Scope and Sequence Guide
1 Tracker for this part of the curriculum
All files are print-ready at home
Prefer to pick and choose? Every activity in this bundle is also available individually in our shop under Oral + Pre-Reading.
Complete the Sequence with Bundle 1, covering the first 9 oral language activities including Naming Objects, Conversation Pictures, Spot the Pairs, Nomenclature Cards and more, also available in our shop!
A Montessori-Inspired Celebration of Storytelling, Art, and the Chinese Zodiac
This collection invites children into the rich symbolism of the Chinese zodiac through storytelling, language, and hands-on creativity. Rooted in tradition yet prepared with young learners in mind, the materials offer a gentle introduction to the twelve animal cycle and the folktale that accompanies it.
Inside the pack you will find:
Bilingual Nomenclature Cards
Montessori-inspired 3-part cards for all twelve zodiac animals, featuring English (print and cursive), Simplified Chinese characters, and pinyin. The intention is not to turn this into a formal language lesson, but to offer respectful exposure to written Chinese while building symbol recognition and cultural awareness.
Zodiac Animal Painting & Colouring Cards
An invitation into open-ended creativity. Children may use watercolours, coloured pencils, or crayons to bring each animal to life while connecting more deeply with its character and symbolism.
Sandpaper-Style Character Templates
Inspired by traditional Montessori tactile letters, these cards include a DIY template on the reverse for creating raised Chinese characters using glitter glue or another textured medium. This provides a hands-on way to trace and explore the form of each character while hearing its sound.
Mini Story Booklet — The Great Race
A simplified retelling of the traditional folktale explaining the order of the zodiac animals. As with many stories passed down through generations, there are multiple versions; this adaptation has been thoughtfully prepared to be accessible to young children while honouring the spirit of the tradition.
Zodiac Reference Wheel
A visual representation of the twelve-animal cycle, including corresponding birth years. The wheel supports independent reference work, encouraging children to locate, compare, and make connections in much the same way they might consult a timeline or simple index.
This pack weaves together storytelling, cultural study, art, and tactile language exploration. Some elements invite collaboration, others lend themselves to quiet independent work, all created with the intention of supporting meaningful and respectful learning.
For best results, print on sturdy cardstock. We often use 180gsm watercolour paper for its gentle texture, particularly when painting.
The Figure Ground material is a key pre-reading activity designed to help children develop important visual perception skills, laying a strong foundation for language and literacy. This printable includes two carefully designed sets of cards: one set features clear black objects in the foreground (the “figure”), while the other set displays matching black backgrounds (the “ground”).
Working with these cards, children practise figure-ground perception: the ability to distinguish an object from its background, even in a visually busy scene. This skill is crucial for later reading, where children must be able to focus on letters and words while filtering out distractions on the page.
The activity is especially helpful for children who find it challenging to screen out irrelevant visual information. By gently inviting your child to match each object to its correct background, this work provides meaningful, repeated practice with focusing, sorting, and visual discrimination in a calm, engaging way.
What’s Included
45 pairs of hand-illustrated of figure ground cards with silhouettes of animals, vehicles, everyday objects, instruments, and geometric shapes
Two types of worksheets: “Connect the matching images” and “Find the hidden image”
Step by step guide on how to present this printable as it would be presented in a Montessori Classroom.
How This Activity Supports Language
Strengthens figure-ground perception
Builds visual discrimination and attention
Supports focus in busy or visually complex settings
Lays the groundwork for language, pre-reading, and future literacy
How to use the worksheets
The worksheets offer two gentle extensions to the card work. In the first, children are invited to draw lines to connect each object with its matching background, supporting visual discrimination while naturally strengthening pencil control. The second type of worksheet invites children to look closely and identify an image hidden behind fog or clouds, then circle or point to its matching pair below. This added layer of challenge encourages deeper observation and careful comparison as children refine their ability to notice key visual details.
A gift from me to you.
This month’s free printable
HI!
This is us, Liz and Kaia.
Welcome to our corner of the internet, crafted by a former structural engineer turned stay‑at‑home mum, who fell in love with Montessori’s holistic magic and wanted to share it with other families. I never expected to homeschool, but after my daughter was born, I chose to give up my career to stay home with her. That choice naturally led us into homeschooling, then to Montessori. I’ll be honest, what first attracted me were the beautiful Pinterest boards full of materials and toddlers sweeping with tiny brooms! But, as I researched further, I deeply resonated with Maria Montessori’s philosophy, making me question my own education and inspiring me to seek something different for my daughter. Yet the more I read, the more overwhelmed I felt - I loved everything, but I couldn’t keep up. Living in beautiful Oman at the time unfortunately didn’t help, as materials were hard to source, so I began illustrating my own. Now, many years later, Montessori Wildlings is my attempt to create the resources I wish I’d had when I first discovered Montessori. I hope this website and its materials support you just as much on your own journey.