Practical life
Caramel Kitten Learns to Set the Table
Starring Caramel Kitten · From the Montessori Life Skills Story Books series
Caramel learns to set the table the Montessori way — building independence and confidence one small step at a time.
The challenge
Caramel Kitten encounters a familiar challenge connected to practical life.
What they learn
Caramel Kitten develops confidence through calm guidance, repetition, and purposeful practice.
Caramel Cat Learns to Set the Table is a warm, Montessori-inspired story that helps children build independence and confidence through practical-life skills. Caramel Cat is excited to learn how to set the table the Montessori way, with calm focus and gentle help from her friends.
For children ages 2–6
Children experience practical life through a calm story, a relatable character, and a clear sequence of purposeful action.
Created by AMI-trained Montessori teacher Kerry Howard, drawing on 40 years of classroom experience.
$16.99
USD · paperback · ships worldwide · hardcover available on request
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3 books · ships by December 1, 2026
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USD · paperback · ships worldwide · hardcover available on request
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