Best Montessori Toys for 3 Year Olds (36-48 Months)

At three, children are ready for real challenges. Here are the best Montessori toys for problem solving, early literacy, counting, and social skills.

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Preschooler (3-4 Years)

Focus: Problem solving, early literacy, counting, and social skills

Physical milestones

Hops on one foot
Cuts with scissors
Draws circles and lines

Cognitive milestones

Tells stories
Counts to 10
Understands time concepts
Asks why questions

Puzzles (12-24 pcs)Sandpaper lettersNumber rodsConstruction setsScience kitsBoard games (simple)Gardening toolsCoding toys (screen-free)

Our Top Picks for 3 Year Olds

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Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube - Classic Wooden Toy With 12 Shapes

Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube - Classic Wooden Toy With 12 Shapes

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Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy, Blue/Green/Orange, 5 Inch x 4 Inch x 3.5 Inch

Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether Toy, Blue/Green/Orange, 5 Inch x 4 Inch x 3.5 Inch

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TOY Life Wooden Toys Cars, Montessori Baby Toys 6-12 Months, Wooden Baby Toys Rattle Cars for Toddlers 1-3, Baby Boy Girl Nursery Decor, Montessori Toys for 1 Year Old Boy First Birthday Gift Car Set

TOY Life Wooden Toys Cars, Montessori Baby Toys 6-12 Months, Wooden Baby Toys Rattle Cars for Toddlers 1-3, Baby Boy Girl Nursery Decor, Montessori Toys for 1 Year Old Boy First Birthday Gift Car Set

★★★★★ 4.7 (603)

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7 PCS Wooden Baby Toys Set - Organic Infant Rattles Newborns 0-6 Month & Montessori-Inspired Musical Instruments for 0-12 Month - Natural Toddler Developmental Toys

7 PCS Wooden Baby Toys Set - Organic Infant Rattles Newborns 0-6 Month & Montessori-Inspired Musical Instruments for 0-12 Month - Natural Toddler Developmental Toys

★★★★★ 4.7 (63)

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Wooden Baby Toy 8pcs, Montessori Toys for Babies 1-3 Years Old, Wooden Rattles Toy Set for Infant Grasping, Sensory Development, Gift for Baby Boys Girls (Natural Wood) wood-1

Wooden Baby Toy 8pcs, Montessori Toys for Babies 1-3 Years Old, Wooden Rattles Toy Set for Infant Grasping, Sensory Development, Gift for Baby Boys Girls (Natural Wood) wood-1

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Fisher-Price Wood Montessori Toy Object Permanence Box Sort & Find, American Montessori Society Seal of Excellence, Wooden Shape-Sorter Learning Activity for Baby Ages 1+ Years (Amazon Exclusive)

Fisher-Price Wood Montessori Toy Object Permanence Box Sort & Find, American Montessori Society Seal of Excellence, Wooden Shape-Sorter Learning Activity for Baby Ages 1+ Years (Amazon Exclusive)

★★★★★ 4.5 (103)

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Free Preschool Activity Guide (3-4 Years)

Get our printable guide with the best Montessori activities for your preschooler's problem solving, literacy, and social development.