The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by giving gifts that spark joy, creativity, and a love of learning?

At Inly, we’ve curated a collection of Montessori-inspired gift ideas that nurture independence, ignite imagination, and support meaningful, hands-on exploration.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or family friend, these thoughtful presents will help the children in your life grow, discover, and thrive — all year long.

Toddler House (ages 18m–3)

Movement

• Montessori Toddler Gym
  A perfect way for toddlers to strengthen gross motor skills indoors during long winter months.

Open-Ended Play

• Bristle Builders
  Push-together construction encourages creativity and strengthens fine motor muscles.
   
• Magnet Building Tiles
  A toddler-friendly introduction to engineering, patterning, and shape recognition.
   

Sensorial

• Seasonal Sensory Kit
  Natural materials invite imaginative, calming exploration through touch, sight, and sound.
   
• Toddler Sensory Tiles or Jelly Blox
  A hands-on way to stimulate tactile discovery and encourage emotional regulation.

• Squeeze Toys & Sucker Toys
  Great for fidgeting, soothing big feelings, and strengthening hand muscles.
   

Pretend Play

• Lifelike Newborn Doll
  Encourages empathy, caregiving, and early social-emotional development.
   

Everyday Gear

• Easy-On Slippers
  Durable rubber soles and simple closures help toddlers practice independence while keeping floors clean.
   

Calming Tools

• Sound Machine
  Helps children reset or unwind with gentle, predictable sounds.
   

Children’s House (ages 3–6)

Balance & Coordination

• Colored River Stones
  Build obstacle courses that strengthen core muscles and executive functioning.
   
• Physio Roll or Sensory Rocking Chair
  These stability tools support body awareness, balance, and calming rhythmic movement.

STEM

• I Can Build It! Architecture Kit
  Strengthens spatial reasoning through multi-step building challenges.
   
• Engineer-A-Coaster Activity Kit
  A magnetic board for problem-solving through trial and error.
   

Imagination

• Bluey’s Wackadoo Workout Dice
  Silly, screen-free movement fun for the whole family.
   

Science

• Real Bugs Discovery Kit
  Fascinating specimens spark curiosity and scientific thinking.
   

Fine Motor

• Wooden Weaving Board + Play Silks
  Encourages pattern creation, bilateral coordination, and dexterity.
   
• Lite-Brite Touch
  A satisfying way to combine art, design, and fine-motor play.
   

Gross Motor

• Sensory Tiles
  A dynamic sensory adventure that encourages gross motor skill development through jumping, balancing, and crawling.
   

Calming Tools

• Weighted Stuffy
  The huggable weighted plush animal provides emotional support and a calming sense of security.
   
• Breathing Buddha
  A visual breathing guide to introduce early mindfulness habits.

• Swivel Chair
  Provides vestibular input that helps with focus, regulation, and spatial awareness.
   

Lower Elementary (ages 6–9)

Movement

• Wobble Board
  Supports balance, concentration, memory, and self-regulation.
   

Discovery

• Virtual Reality Dinosaurs Kit
  Discover dozens of dinosaurs, excavate fossils, and experience a T-Rex chase with 80 pages of interactive content.
   

Literature / Hands-On

• Cut-and-Create Activity Book
  A hybrid book/project experience for budding inventors and environmentalists.

Open-Ended Play

• KEVA Contraptions Reactions Set
  Builds resilience, patience, and engineering skills through open-ended design.
   

Cultural

• Interactive Coloring Maps (U.S., World, Flags)
  A hands-on way to learn geography while expressing creativity.
   

Artistic

• My First Fashion Designer Kit
  Encourages storytelling through style, pattern, and design.
   

Calming Tools

• Kids Weighted Blanket
  Provides gentle pressure to help children settle, self-regulate, and feel secure.
   
• Mindfulness Coloring Book (Large Print)
  A calming creative outlet that builds focus and hand strength.

Upper Elementary (ages 9–11)

Literacy

• Timelines of Everything
  A visually rich non-fiction treasure that gives back — each purchase donates a book to someone in need.

Artistic

• Kids Crafts (Women-Owned)
  Inspire creativity with high-quality craft kits promoting innovation and leadership.
   

LEGO Meets Art Culture

• Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night LEGO Set
  A stunning build for kids who love art, challenge, and detail.
   

Reflective

• Letters to My Future Self Kit
  Encourages self-reflection and mindful documentation.
   

Whimsy

Solar Rainbow Maker
Brightens any room with dancing, sun-powered rainbows.

Calming Tools

• Kids Noise-Cancelling Headphones
  Support focus during homework or help sensitive learners manage busy spaces.
   
• Galaxy Projector
  Turns any bedroom into a calming, star-filled retreat.
   

Middle School & Older (ages 11+)

Experiences

• Puttshack Mini Golf in Boston
  A tech-powered, memory-making outing for families or friend groups.
   
• Studio 143 Class Pack (Yoga + Aerial Yoga)
  A great clutter-free gift that encourages wellness and movement.
   

STEM

• Beginner Telescope
  Invites teens to explore the night sky and broaden their perspective.
   

Games

• Ouisi Nature
  A visually stunning deck that supports creativity, strategy, and social play.
   

• Mystic Mandala Flower Puzzle
  A unique 200-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle that creates an enticing floral shape upon completion.

Calming Tools

• Mindfulness Coloring Book
  Supports emotional regulation, relaxation, and creative expression.
   
• Speks Magnet Balls
  Speks are like magnetic putty, a stress ball, and adult building blocks all in one!
   

Literacy

• A Poem for Every Day of the Year
  A grounding and soulful way to wind down each night.

Looking for Inly Spirit Gifts?

The Inly School Store offers hoodies, fleece joggers, sherpa pullovers, hats, blankets, drinkware, and more — in youth XS through adult 3XL. Items ship directly to your home and make great gifts for the whole family.