In the world of educational toys, wooden toys have long been celebrated for their durability, simplicity, and natural appeal. However, a common misconception is that all wooden toys are Montessori toys.

We're sharing four fall-themed play-based sensory learning activities that your child can do with our wooden Uppercase Alphabet Letters and 10-Piece Numbers Set.

We're sharing four enriching citrus-themed play-based learning activities that your child can do with our wooden Lowercase Alphabet Letters and 10-Piece Numbers Set.

If you're wanting toys that will not only keep your child busy all summer long, but also encourage educational growth through play-based learning, you may be in the market for a few new Montessori-style products to help you out. We’ve got you covered!

Ahhh, the age old battle: plastic vs wooden toys. 

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Pick your fighter: On the left we have the type of battery powered, land-fill filling, easily broken plastic toys you'll see all over TV and in big box stores.

On the right we have timeless, eco-friendly, heirloom quality, educational AND entertaining wooden toys. 

Homeschooling is a challenge. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t. It takes a lot of patience and juggling of priorities. In this blog, I’m sharing four fun homeschooling activities that you can do with Smiling Tree’s wooden educational toys!