Slatted Chair: Low (13 cm)
Part of the Tables & Chairs collection, this thoughtfully designed low chair provides the perfect seating solution for toddlers in Montessori environments. With its 13cm seat height and slatted wooden construction, it enables young children to sit independently at child-sized tables for meals, activities, and practical life exercises. The sturdy plywood frame with ladder-back design offers proper postural support while encouraging autonomy and self-directed movement.
“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”
The Slatted Chair with its 13cm seat height embodies Montessori's principle of creating environments scaled to the child's size and capabilities. This low chair enables toddlers to seat themselves independently, eliminating the need for adult assistance and fostering autonomy from the earliest years. The plywood construction with ladder-back design provides stability while remaining lightweight enough for young children to move and position according to their needs. By offering furniture at the child's level, the Slatted Chair transforms everyday activities like eating and working into opportunities for independence.
- Develops gross motor control through independent sitting and standing
- Builds spatial awareness when positioning chair at tables
- Strengthens core muscles through proper seated posture
- Fosters independence in daily routines and activities
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The 13cm height specifically accommodates the proportions of children aged 0-3, allowing their feet to rest flat on the floor while maintaining proper posture. This chair creates a prepared environment where toddlers can choose to sit for meals, engage with materials at low tables, or participate in group activities without physical barriers to their participation.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the low chair at a child-sized table in an accessible area. Ensure clear pathways for the child to approach and move the chair independently.
- 1
Model how to carry the chair by grasping the seat with both hands
Move slowly and deliberately to emphasize control - 2
Demonstrate placing the chair quietly at the table
Exaggerate the gentle placement to highlight grace and courtesy - 3
Show sitting down by backing up to the chair and lowering slowly
Keep movements visible and deliberate - 4
Practice standing by pushing with legs while hands rest on knees
Avoid using the table for support to build strength
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