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Montessori Kitchens I’m Loving

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I was hoping to post about our own Montessori kitchen, but alas, we’re not done setting it up yet.

We have a low drawer with James’s things (bowls, glasses, spoons and forks, a sponge, small dish towels), but I also want to add a low shelf where I can put self-serve snacks and food preparation tools as he gets a little bit older.  I would also love to add a water source for him.  As soon as we finish, I will make sure to post an update.

Instead, I thought I’d share a few Montessori-inspired kitchens that I love.  I could happily look at pictures of Montessori spaces all day and these are some of my favorites.

A “Montessori kitchen” is set up for the child’s independence.  The child’s dishes, tools, and cleaning supplies are accessible on a low shelf so that he can get them himself.  Many Montessori kitchens also have a water source available to the child, a work space for food prep, and some have a small refrigerator or a refrigerator drawer designated for the child to access independently.

There is no one “right” way to do this.  It can be adapted based on your kitchen and also based on the ages of the children in your house, and their level of interest in cooking and food preparation.

The Kavanaugh Report

Many Montessori homes use play kitchens as the base of their children’s kitchen setup because they include a “sink” where the children can work with water.  These play kitchens aren’t used for pretend pots and pans though, they are used to provide the child with a space to actually work in the kitchen.

Three Oaks Blog

I love the simplicity of this shelf.  It is totally accessible, regardless of the size of your kitchen, and would be relatively easy and inexpensive to put together.

How We Montessori Kitchen Progression

I love seeing how this beautiful kitchen setup changed over the years!  I’m also hoping to get a small water dispenser like the one shown in the 18 month kitchen picture for James soon.

Montessori in Motion

This is so beautiful, I’m in love with the aesthetic of this one.  I especially like the removable stainless steel sink and the water dispenser setup.

This Merry Montessori

This one is full of great Ikea hacks, which makes it a relatively affordable setup.  I love the description of how her child uses his work space too – great inspiration!

Joyful Abode

I love the inclusion of a mini fridge in this one!  It really takes accessibility to the next level, and also looks pretty adorable.

I hope you love these beautiful child-centered kitchens as much as I do.  Hopefully I can share ours soon!

Do you have a kitchen setup for your child?  Tell me about it or link to pictures in the comments!


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