schleich® partners with the American Montessori Society

Find learning resources created with AMS to aid teachers in the classroom

“We’re happy to have schleich® as a partner in supporting the American Montessori Society mission to improve education worldwide through Montessori.”

- Gina Lofquist

Save on schleich® products for learning activities

We are pleased to offer teachers 25% off schleich® purchases in the schleich® online store. See additional offer details below.
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Using schleich to support Montessori principles at home

Montessori-credentialed educator Aubrey Wallen joins schleich® to provide tips on how schleich® toys can be used to practice Montessori principles at home and in the classroom.

  • Learning and Playing on the Go

    Learn more about ways you can practice Montessori concepts on the go with schleich® toys.

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  • Why Authentic Toys Matter 

    Learn more about ways you can use schleich toys to apply Montessori principles by following along.

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  • Realistic Details Fuel Play

    Learn more about why authentic, durable animal toys are so important to children during their developmental years.

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  • Parents’ Role in Supporting & Extending Play

    Learn more about ways you can be an active observer and support of your child's play with schleich® toys.

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  • Toys that Grow with your Child 

    Learn more about ways you can incorporate Montessori concepts through play with schleich® toys.

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  • Why Play Matters

    Learn more about ways you can practice Montessori concepts on the go with schleich® toys.

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    • Lesson ideas from schleich® and American Montessori Society

    From language development to cultural studies, a schleich® toy in a child’s hand is a field trip to a world of discovery. Our authentic and detailed toys give kids the storytelling tools to explore the most imaginative corners of their curiosity.

  • Language on the Farm Lesson

    Ideal for ages 4 to 6. A fun way to teach vocabulary using farm animals. Children can practice reading simple words and labeling familiar objects.

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  • Geography with Young African Animals Lesson

    Ideal for ages: 3 to 5. Learn about African animals, their characteristics and environment of Africa.

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  • North American Animal Lesson

    Ideal for ages 3 to 5. Learn about animals and geography by matching the schleich® animal to picture cards.

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  • Light and Shadows Lesson

    Ideal for ages 4 to 6. Tracing animals outside is a fun and creative way to learn about light.

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  • Dinosaur Facts Lesson

    Ideal for ages 4 to 6. Learn unique facts about dinosaurs, the period in which they lived, and specific details for that dinosaur.

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  • Diurnal & Nocturnal Animals Lesson

    Ideal for ages 4 to 6. Learn the difference between diurnal and nocturnal animals. Diurnal animals are active during the day and nocturnal animals are active at night.

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    • Shop products in Geography with Young African Animals lesson

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    • Shop products in North American Animal Lesson

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    • Shop products in Light and Shadows Lesson

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    • Shop products in Dinosaur Facts Lesson

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    • Shop products in Diurnal & Nocturnal Animals Lesson

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    *Terms and conditions: Offer applies to regular price purchases on https://us.schleich-s.com/ before 12/31/2023.  Not valid on SALE items, cannot be combined with any other coupon code or on prior purchases. Subject to change without prior notice.