Beautiful Junk! 🌿 Outdoor & Nature Play Donation Request

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BEAUTIFUL JUNK!


We are excited to invite you to take part in a special community initiative we call “Beautiful Junk!”

In Montessori, children learn best through real-life materials, sensory exploration, and meaningful hands-on experiences. Many everyday household items that are no longer being used at home can become valuable tools for learning in our classrooms—especially for sensory play, practical life, art, and outdoor discovery.

If you have gently used items you no longer need, we would be grateful for your donations.

Items We Are Currently Accepting

Kitchen & Practical Life Materials

  • Spoons, small cutlery
  • Ladles, whisks, tongs
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Small bowls and containers
  • Silver, stainless steel, or old china kitchen utensils

Sensory Table & Water Play Items

  • Bath toys and water toys
  • Funnels, scoops, cups
  • Small pouring containers

Recyclable / Disposable Materials (clean)

  • Yogurt containers
  • Toilet paper and paper towel rolls
  • Plastic cups (including beer cups)
  • Egg cartons
  • Small boxes or tins

Craft & Creative Materials

  • Yarn, ribbon, fabric scraps
  • Buttons and large beads
  • String, twine
  • Needles (for staff use only)
  • Art supplies (markers, crayons, paint, glue sticks, paper, etc.)

Outdoor & Nature Play Essentials

Outdoor play is a vital part of our Montessori program, and we are also accepting items that support movement, nature exploration, and gardening, such as:

  • Riding toys in good condition (push cars, scooters, trikes)
  • Outdoor blocks or sturdy building materials
  • Buckets, shovels, rakes
  • Soil and gardening supplies
  • Gardening tools (child-sized or small hand tools)
  • Watering cans
  • Planters and pots

Important Notes

  • All items must be clean, safe, and in good working condition
  • Please no broken items or sharp objects (except needles, which will be used by staff only)
  • Donations can be dropped off at your child's classroom in a labelled bin:
    “Beautiful Junk Donations”

This is a wonderful way to support our school while also practicing sustainability—turning unused household items into meaningful materials for learning, creativity, and outdoor discovery.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Together, we create an environment where children can explore, build, imagine, and thrive.

Warmly,


TV. TEAM



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