About Us
Who we are
Montessori materials, made for classrooms and homes
Montessori Materials is the shop of Montessori for Kenya. We develop and supply high quality Montessori materials that help children explore the world, and we follow the vision of Dr Maria Montessori in everything we make and sell.
From Practical Life trays to the Golden Bead Material, our range covers all five learning domains. Each material is sourced and quality-checked for real use: handled every day by small hands, in a school, a training centre or a home.
Our mission
To put well-made Montessori materials within reach of every child and teacher who needs them
Montessori education encourages children to learn at their own pace, fostering independence, creativity and a lifelong love of learning. The right materials, in the right order, are how that happens, so we make finding and buying them simple.
What we supply
Five learning domains, one trusted supplier
Every Montessori material belongs to a learning domain, each building a specific set of skills.
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Practical Life
Independence and care
Pouring, dressing frames, folding and food preparation build concentration, coordination and confidence in everyday tasks.
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Sensorial
Refining the senses
The Pink Tower, Brown Stairs, colour tablets and cylinder blocks help children sort, grade and compare what they see, touch and hear.
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Language
From sound to reading
Sandpaper letters, the movable alphabet, grammar symbols and reading folders guide children from sounds to words to sentences.
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Mathematics
Hands-on numbers
Number rods, bead stairs, the stamp game and operation boards let children hold quantity before they work with symbols.
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Culture
The wider world
Puzzle maps, globes and classified cards open geography, science and the natural world.
Why Montessori for Kenya
What you can count on
- Quality-checkedEvery set is checked by Montessori for Kenya before it leaves us, so the materials you receive are ready for real classroom use.
- Classroom-readyOur materials follow the sizes, colours and sequences used in AMI and AMS-aligned classrooms, home environments and teacher training settings.
- Delivered where you areDelivery in Nairobi, matatu and bus parcels to towns across Kenya, courier to the rest of the region, and shipping worldwide.
- Real people to talk toNot sure what to order? Message us on WhatsApp or send an enquiry and we will help you build the right shelf for your setting.
Who we work with
Schools, trainers and families
Montessori schools
Full classroom sets and replacements, with bulk quotes for schools opening a new class or restocking shelves.
Teacher-training centres
Presentation materials for trainees to practise with, supplied in sets that match the training curriculum.
Homeschooling parents
Carefully chosen starter materials for a prepared environment at home, from Practical Life trays to the Pink Tower.
Ordering for a school or training centre? Ask for a bulk quote.
How ordering works
From shelf to classroom in four steps
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Browse
Shop by learning area or by age group: Infant Toddler, Early Childhood 3 - 6, or Elementary 6 - 12.
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Choose delivery
Enter your address to see the options for your location, including matatu or bus delivery to your town.
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Pay your way
Pay with M-Pesa, or choose bank transfer / invoice for schools and orders from outside Kenya. Prices can be shown in your own currency.
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Receive and set up
Your order is prepared and sent. Questions or a problem? Tell us within 7 days and we will put it right.
The Montessori approach
Why the materials matter
Montessori materials are designed so that a child can work alone and notice their own mistakes. Each one isolates a single idea, such as size, weight, sound or sequence, and invites repetition for its own sake.
They are scaled for small hands, made from natural materials where possible, and arranged from simple to complex. That is why quality matters: a well-made set lasts for years and feels right in the child's hands.
About AMI
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) was founded in 1929 by Dr Maria Montessori with the mission to support the natural development of the human being from birth to maturity, enabling children to become the transforming elements of society, leading to a harmonious and peaceful world.
Ready to set up your shelf?
Browse the full range, or tell us about your classroom or home and we will help you choose.