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Where to Buy Child-sized Tools
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Inbal
We are looking for child-size, real (wood/metal) garden tools (or other
tools) for our toddler. Any suggestions on where to find them, new or used?
Thank you!
Veronica
I got my son his garden tools at Hearth Song a few years ago. I think there
were
some at OSH too
Sternhickey
Try Montessori: The Joyful Child Catalog from birth to three.
They have a real wheelbarrow (30.00), a 3 piece garden tool set: trowel,
shovel and 3 prong child safe rake all with wood handles and metal digging
parts (14.50). They also have other good child sized stuff. the catalog is
5.00 and includes some interesting montessori philosophy as well ( and while
I like components of the montessori programs, I'm not a huge fan. )
The Michael Olaf Company
Post Office Box 1162
Arcata, Ca 95518
(707)826-1557
1(800)429-8877
Teal
Montessori Services 877-975-3003 has great tools for woodworking and
gardening. Our preschool uses then and they are quite impressive and
affordable.
Inbal
I posted the question about garden tools and got a few responses. Among them
was a recommendation for the Michael Olaf Company. Here's their updated
number:
1(888)880-9235
They sell a set of three short-handle tools for $14.50, as well as
long-handle tools for about $11.
Smith & Hawkins told me they have a set of about seven short-handle garden
tools for $14.
Wendy
I have seen Brio children's garden tools at Rockridge Kids, although the
age on the package (I know, I know, they are very conservative) is
something like 5+. But they are real wood and metal, and appear to be
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