Toddler Bench: (95 X 22.25 X 13 To 16 cm)
Toddler Bench sits 13 to 16 cm above the floor, low enough for a child in the first three years to sit down and stand up again without waiting for an adult. The 95 cm length leaves room to sit beside a friend or to set a basket of work down within reach. Birch plywood takes daily climbing and wiping in its stride, and the slim depth of 22.25 cm keeps the room open and easy to walk through. Putting on shoes turns into something the child manages alone.
“The hands are the instruments of man's intelligence.”
The Toddler Bench serves as a fundamental piece in the prepared environment, addressing the young child's need for furniture proportioned to their physical dimensions. With its 13-16 cm seat height, the bench enables toddlers to experience the complete cycle of sitting and standing without adult assistance, building essential confidence in their physical abilities. The horizontal slat backrest provides just enough support without restricting movement, allowing children to practice maintaining their own posture.
- Develops gross motor control through independent sitting and standing movements
- Builds core strength and postural control
- Enhances spatial awareness and body positioning
- Fosters independence in daily classroom routines
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The bench's armrests offer stability points that toddlers can grasp while lowering themselves to sit or pushing up to stand, supporting their developing gross motor control. This appropriately scaled seating creates opportunities for children to participate in group activities at their own physical level, whether during snack time, story sessions, or practical life exercises. The bench's design respects the toddler's drive for independence by eliminating the frustration of adult-sized furniture that requires lifting or climbing.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Position the bench against a wall initially for added stability, ensuring at least 60 cm of clear space in front for safe standing and sitting practice. Place on a non-slip surface.
- 1
Demonstrate slow, controlled sitting by facing away from the bench, reaching back to grasp the armrests, and lowering yourself smoothly
Exaggerate your movements so the child can clearly see each part of the process - 2
Show how to stand by placing hands on armrests, leaning forward slightly, and pushing up with legs
Count '1-2-3' during the standing motion to help children understand the sequence - 3
Invite the child to practice, standing nearby but not assisting unless safety requires it
Resist the urge to lift or guide - allow the child to feel their own body weight and balance
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
Brands used by
schools worldwide
European brands
AMI
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