Montessori Parents - What slippers do you use/buy?

[Anonymous]

I found an old thread that crocs are an issue with floors and was wondering as of kids returning to school this Fall/Hybrid currently - what slippers are you using?

[Anonymous]

I liked these for preschool age. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004WK8TSY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[Anonymous]

Most kids wear knock off Toms

[Anonymous]

lots of options here - https://www.experiencedmommy.com/best-kids-slippers/

[Anonymous]

Native shoes [https://www.nativeshoes.com/jefferson-child/131001003600.html?cgid=boys&idx=5]

[Anonymous]

Parent of an incoming Montessori student here. Can someone explain what this slipper talk is about please?

[Anonymous]

Oh, oops. Just sent in crocs for my Montesssori daycare kid's indoor shoes. They didn't complain.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Parent of an incoming Montessori student here. Can someone explain what this slipper talk is about please?

They change into “slippers” (really just soft soles shoes) for the classroom. Like PP said, IME most kids wear Toms or similar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parent of an incoming Montessori student here. Can someone explain what this slipper talk is about please?

They change into “slippers” (really just soft soles shoes) for the classroom. Like PP said, IME most kids wear Toms or similar.

As part of the transition to coming into the classroom a lot of Montessori classes ask younger kids to change into slippers. These are just slip-on shoes (because most/all of the PK3/PK4/K contingent can't yet reliably tie their own shoes and the Montessori model is set up to meet the kids where they are so that they can do things independently) to help signify to the kids that they are entering the classroom environment. Any slip-on shoes work. In the past we've done Toms, Native, or soft-soled shoes from Target.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parent of an incoming Montessori student here. Can someone explain what this slipper talk is about please?

They change into “slippers” (really just soft soles shoes) for the classroom. Like PP said, IME most kids wear Toms or similar.

As part of the transition to coming into the classroom a lot of Montessori classes ask younger kids to change into slippers. These are just slip-on shoes (because most/all of the PK3/PK4/K contingent can't yet reliably tie their own shoes and the Montessori model is set up to meet the kids where they are so that they can do things independently) to help signify to the kids that they are entering the classroom environment. Any slip-on shoes work. In the past we've done Toms, Native, or soft-soled shoes from Target.

It also helps keep the classroom clean from outside shoes (especially after a muddy playground romp).

Our lower el daughter wears Crocs and no one has ever complained. I know Toms are popular as well as Natives.

My primary son wears these right now - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084PC8BXR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Anonymous]

I just use whatever inexpensive slip on shoes I can find.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for Foamtreads. I get them on Amazon or Zappos.

[Anonymous]

"As part of the transition to coming into the classroom a lot of Montessori classes ask younger kids to change into slippers."

Our Montessori Elementary students change to indoor shoes, also. Keeps the floors cleaner since some work is done on the floor as well as helps create a work/play mindset.

[Anonymous]

I got a sturdy pair from montessori movers. I also know a breakthrough Montessori parent who has her own business called Augie’s Froggies. you can find her on etsy. she has cute designs and is local

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got a sturdy pair from montessori movers. I also know a breakthrough Montessori parent who has her own business called Augie’s Froggies. you can find her on etsy. she has cute designs and is local

Another vote for Angie’s Froggies! Love supporting this local, woman-owned business