10 Christmas Toys That Will Make Santa Look Like an Amateur

“My grandson loves this. We first put it up when he was a toddler. He’s almost 5 and we have to put it up every year for him. He decorates it over and over.”- Milly G. (verified customer)

Teaches: Creativity, Fine Motor Skills, Holiday Traditions

Why I Picked It: Kids can’t resist touching the real Christmas tree, but this one finally gives them a safe, hands-on tree of their own. Toddlers can decorate, undecorate, and rearrange ornaments as many times as they like.

The Montessori Christmas Tree is soft-felt, wall-mountable, and endlessly reusable. It folds flat for easy storage, hangs anywhere in seconds, and comes with charming ornaments that stick using Velcro.

Why I Love It: No needles, no breakable ornaments – just pure decorating fun that’s ready the moment you open the box.

“I used to play with a dollhouse similar to this one, which my grandfather made for me. It's one of my fondest childhood memories. Now, I'm delighted to see my granddaughter enjoy this one, and I hope she feels the same in the future.” - Catherine W. (verified customer)

Teaches: Storytelling, Imagination, Open-Ended Play

Why I Picked It: It’s a carry-along wooden Christmas house kids can open anywhere and turn into their own holiday scene. They link the magnetic Santa train, move the reindeer, elves, and snow friends, and retell cozy Christmas moments.

The Montessori Xmas Dollhouse is 100% wooden, folds shut with secure locks, and has a rope handle for easy carrying. Sturdy, toddler-sized pieces work on any surface.

Why I Love It: Everything stores inside – close the doors, grab the handle, and nothing gets lost. No batteries, no mess, just portable Christmas fun.

"When we set up this little nativity, my daughter started asking questions about Mary and the baby, and we ended up telling the whole story together. It felt so special to slow down and share that." - Diane M. (verified customer)

Teaches: History, Storytelling, Curiosity

Why I Picked It: Finally, a child-friendly Nativity set built for little hands – not a fragile decoration. Kids can build the stable themselves, arrange the Holy Family, Wise Men, animals, and star, and retell the Christmas story in their own words.

The Montessori Nativity Scene is 100% wooden with smooth, sanded edges and interlocking panels that slide together for easy assembly.

One preschool teacher shared, “It’s the first nativity I’ve used in class that children can actually handle without me worrying about broken pieces.”

Why I Love It: Packs flat for off-season storage, sets up in minutes, and becomes a family tradition you can bring out year after year.

"I love that this toy is so imaginative yet so practical. My daughter comes up with all sorts of Christmas stories, but the best part is we can pack it all up in 30 seconds and take it with us everywhere we go." - Becky C. (verified customer)

Teaches: Problem-Solving, Creative Play, Hand-Eye Coordination

Why I Picked It: It’s a portable wooden box that opens into a two-story holiday scene. Kids can set up the reindeer, load Santa’s train, and invent endless Christmas adventures wherever they go.

The Montessori Santa’s Workshop is 100% wooden, folds shut like a mini suitcase, and stores every pieceinside so nothing gets lost.

One mom said, “It’s our go-to travel toy. My kids build Santa’s village on the coffee table at Grandma’s every year.”

Why I Love It: Sets up in seconds, works on any surface, and doubles as holiday décor when closed.

"My twins are in love with this toy. It has all those buttons I tell them not to play with. But with this one I know they're 100% safe" - Sarah F. (verified customer)

Teaches: Focus & Attention, Problem-Solving, Early STEM

Why I Picked It: Every toddler wants to flick every switch and push every button they see – this festive board turns that irresistible urge into safe, brain-building play.

Shaped like a Christmas tree and packed with real switches, buttons, plugs, and lights, it challenges kids to figure out what each control does while decorating the tree with twinkling bulbs.

The Montessori Christmas Switch Board is solid wood, compact enough for travel, and built with smooth, child-safe hardware. No screens, no noise – just the satisfying click of switches and the glow of lights when they solve each little puzzle.

Why I Love It: Runs on standard batteries and travels easily, so you can bring it to grandma’s house or holiday dinners.

"This book is not one of those soft little books to keep your child busy for 10 minutes! It’s got tons of educational activities that both my 3 and 4 year old just love engaging with. I’ll be ordering one for all my friends’ kids this Christmas!" - Melissa R. (verified customer)

Teaches: Counting, Shapes, Memory & Sequencing

Why I Picked It: Part book, part portable playroom – every page is an interactive lesson: decorate a tree, move a clock’s hands, match shapes, and play memory games while following Santa through a winter wonderland.

The Montessori Santa’s Book is handcrafted from soft felt, lightweight, and quiet enough for travel – perfect for car rides, flights, or waiting rooms. Snap the cover shut and everything stays neatly inside.

Why I Love It: Easy to wash pages mean you can clean up after sticky fingers and bring it out year after year.

"My grandson loves activity books. He is so excited whenever I get him a new one, but I've never been able to find a Christmas themed book before. Let me say, this one's his favorite one so far!" - Karen W. (verified customer)

Teaches: Hand-Eye Coordination, Shapes & Colors, Interactive Learning

Why I Picked It: This soft felt book turns favorite winter decorations into quiet, tactile games. Kids thread felt hats on elves, pull bells from socks, match shapes, detach Velcro ornaments, and explore multiple interactive pages.

The Montessori Reindeer Book is made from soft felt with strong bindings, sized just right for little hands (and grandkid laps).

Why I Love It: Pack it flat, take it anywhere – car trips, waiting rooms, grandparents’ houses.

"I thought this thing would cost at least $100+! Well done Montessori Generation for making this great toy accessible to more children!" - Laura P. (verified customer)

Teaches: Spatial Awareness, Problem-Solving, Magnetism, STEM

Why I Picked It: Wooden train sets are timeless, but this one folds into a child-sized suitcase. Kids snap the magnetic cars together, guide Santa’s train around the snowy track, and create endless stories with reindeer, penguins, trees, and gift blocks.

The Montessori Christmas Railway is 100% wooden, eco-friendly, and built to last. The magnetic Santa Express glides smoothly around a printed winter scene, and every piece tucks neatly inside for easy storage or travel.

Why I Love It: Quick setup, no loose tracks, no batteries – just open the case and the holiday fun begins. Perfect for grandparents to pull out year after year.

"Here's a tip on how to make this toy extra special: Add some clever learning activity to each day and write it on the whiteboard on the backside of this calendar. As each day comes, uncover it and have fun with your kids!" - Clara W. (verified customer)

"What surprised me the most is the incredible attention to detail. The guys at Montessori Generation really went to the next level with this one. My 14-month-old and I love these puzzles!" - Serena Y. (verified customer)

Teaches: Problem-solving, Logical Thinking, Fine Motor Control

Why I Picked It: These three festive wooden puzzles – Santa, Christmas Tree, and Snowman are just the right size for tiny hands. Each board is brightly illustrated and features thick, smooth pieces that toddlers can lift, rotate, and fit into place.

The puzzles are solid wood, eco-friendly, and endlessly reusable. No flimsy cardboard or sharp edges.

Why I Love It: No screens, no noise – just quiet, hands-on play that keeps little ones engaged while you sip your cocoa. Easy to pack for trips and sturdy enough to pass down to younger siblings.