An idea for todayWatering a plantThis activity is on the shelf. The latest observation noted a wish to repeat it.Care of the environment · 0–3 years
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190activities for home104 for ages 0–3, 122 for ages 3–6; 36 appear in both environments
18areasin each age environment
56calm exercisesfor ages 3–6
0scores, badges or adsat your child’s own pace
Four tabs, one rhythm
From observation to shelf, from shelf to observation.
In Montessori, the adult observes first, then prepares the environment. Moti Aile makes room for every step of that cycle.
Today
A small idea for your child, every day.
Suggestions draw on the age environment, readiness information you select, your shelf and your observations. You can see why each idea was suggested and which observation supports it.
Say when an idea is not suitable: rest it for a week, a month or as long as you choose.
The day’s school schedule and one-tap observations, on the same screen.
For ages 0–3, select their movement stage and whether they mouth objects. Suggestions are filtered accordingly.
Short videos from the Moti Aile team appear below the greeting, with no likes or comments.
An idea for todayPouring water from a small jugSelf-care and practical life · ages 0–3
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Explore
190 home activities, each with its own guide.
18 areas in each age environment, 0–3 and 3–6: from practical life and sensorial work to language, mathematics, botany, peace and community. Search by activity or material, and filter by area or material.
Readiness
What does it make room for?
What will you need?
Prepare the environment
How can you accompany them?
What can you observe?
How can you adapt it?
If they are not interested
Safe use
Each activity has its own illustration. Return to it at different times, without a goal of “finishing”.
All activities
104 activities · ages 0–3
On shelf
Treasure basketSensory discovery3 observations
Stacking ringsHand-eye coordination1 observation
Peeling a bananaFood preparation
First marks on large paperArt and creativity
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On shelf
Shelf
Your home shelf, in your pocket.
Put the activities you offer your child on the shelf and rest those that draw less interest. A few carefully chosen activities make choosing easier, as in Montessori.
A “Time to refresh the shelf” note for activities with no home observations for two weeks.
See past shelf activities and how many separate days they were observed.
See “On the shelf” and observation counts at a glance on Explore cards.
Defne’s shelf4 activities
Watering a plant
Treasure basket
Sound boxes
Stacking rings
Building a block tower
Time to refresh the shelfNo home observation has been recorded for Sound boxes in two weeks. If it is not drawing interest, let it rest and offer a new activity.
Removed from shelfSound boxes is resting and has moved to Previously on the shelf. Stacking rings is suggested for the free space.
Added to Defne’s shelfStacking rings is now on the shelf. Observe for a few days; keep it there while interest continues, and let it rest if interest fades.
Observations
Keep the small moments. See the bigger picture.
Describe what you saw in a sentence or two, without interpretation. Add a photo and select the activity. Did they choose it, receive help or want to repeat it? Each detail becomes part of the record.
Did you observe it yourself, or did someone tell you? The source stays clear.
Select a date range to see its summary at the top.
Observations from family members appear in the same journal.
Wanting to repeat an activity is one of Montessori’s clearest signs of interest and concentration. That is why Moti Aile records repetition separately.
BBatuhan12–18 October · 9 observations
Added by Tuğba · Today 08:10
Batuhan laid his jacket on the floor and flipped it over his head to put it on. He also zipped it up by himself for the first time.
Putting on a jacketChose independentlyWithout helpWanted to repeat
DDefne12–18 October · 6 observations
Added by Faruk · Yesterday 20:15
Defne chose one of two books before bed. She turned the pages one by one and put the book back on her shelf when she finished.
Choosing a bedtime bookChose independently
Exercises
A brief, calm repetition on screen.
From sandpaper letters and the pink tower to sound boxes and a continent map: 56 exercises for ages 3–6. They follow the colours and sequence of Montessori materials and briefly accompany hands-on work.
First the card shows the finger’s path; then the child writes independently in sand. As with sandpaper letters and numerals, consonants use pink cards, vowels blue and numerals green.
No scores or racing against timeParents can limit the exercise session. Each completed activity ends with the same gentle chime. No celebrations, badges or surprises.
The material reveals the errorIn Montessori this is called control of error: a mismatched piece will not fit, and the path in the sand stays within the letter. Children notice the adjustment themselves.
No instructions on the child’s screenJust the material and a few icons. The parent guide is available behind the (i) button.
Connected to real activityEvery exercise links to its activity in the catalogue. The screen is a brief companion to hands-on work with Montessori materials.
See all 56 exercisesClose the list
Writing and language8
Letter tracingWatch a sandpaper letter being traced, then write it in sand. Uppercase and lowercase letters are selected separately.
Shapes and linesTrace a shape as with metal insets, then prepare the hand for writing with waves, zigzags and spirals.
Sound pairsSay the picture names aloud and pair those that begin with the same sound or rhyme. No letters are shown.
First soundsName a picture, notice its first sound and place it in the box for that sound’s sandpaper letter.
Movable alphabetLook at a picture, think about the sounds in the word and arrange letters in sequence to build it.
Reading labelsBlend the sounds on short word cards and move each card next to its picture.
Picture cardsMatch cards showing the same object and say each matching pair’s name with an adult.
OppositesMatch two versions of an object: full and empty glasses, big and small balls, long and short pencils.
Mathematics and geometry10
Numeral tracingWatch a sandpaper numeral being traced, then follow its path independently with a finger in the sand tray.
Numbers and countersChoose a numeral and carry that many counters from the basket to the mat, arranging them in pairs.
Spindle boxPlace the indicated number of spindles into each compartment. The zero compartment stays empty.
Golden beadsThread golden unit beads one by one. Ten beads make a ten-bar.
Operations with countersPlace a counter on each plate, combine and count two groups, or share counters equally among plates.
Fraction circlesFit the red whole, halves and quarters into their green frames.
Bead patternsNotice the colour pattern on a string and continue it by threading beads in the same order.
MirrorDraw on one side and see its reflection appear on the other, discovering symmetry through your own lines.
Geometric solidsMatch blue geometric solids to their bases: a cube to a square and a cylinder to a circle.
Constructive trianglesJoin triangles along their black lines to make a square, rectangle, rhombus or larger triangle.
Sensorial, art and music12
Pink towerBuild a tower with ten pink cubes, stacking them from largest to smallest.
Broad stair and rodsArrange brown prisms from thickest to thinnest and red rods from longest to shortest.
Fitting piecesFit each cylinder into its hole and each shape into its space. A mismatched piece will not fit.
Colours and patternsMatch colour tablets, grade shades from dark to light, and pair patterned socks.
Mixing coloursMove drops of red, yellow and blue paint into a bowl and notice the new colour made by combining two.
Art workshopDrawing, cutting, dough and clay: put the steps in order, from collecting the materials to returning them.
The sensesAfter exploring real jars, bottles, bags and fabrics, identify scents, distinguish warm and cold or soft and hard, and match textures.
Sound boxesShake and listen to the boxes, then match identical sounds or arrange them from loud to quiet.
BellsTap and listen to the bells, then match identical notes or arrange them from low to high.
RhythmListen to a short drum rhythm, then repeat it by tapping the drum.
Slow and fastListen to the drum’s tempo. Tap the tortoise for slow and the rabbit for fast.
InstrumentsListen to the sounds on hidden cards and match each sound to its instrument’s picture.
Culture and nature15
Matching in natureMatch leaves to shape cards and animals to their footprints.
Parts of a plantFit the flower, leaves, stem and roots into the botany puzzle, or the leaf halves and stalk into place.
Sequence cardsArrange the stages of a butterfly, a plant and a day, as well as the days of the week, in order.
Then and nowMatch old and new objects serving the same need: a candle and a light bulb, or a rotary phone and a mobile phone.
Before and afterOrder cards showing growth, how bread is made, melting ice and a shadow moving through the day.
Experiment cardsAfter a real experiment, sort objects by floating or sinking, magnetism, rolling down a ramp, or moving in a fan’s breeze.
Nature traySort finds from a walk by plant, animal or mineral origin, and distinguish things that belong in nature from rubbish.
BirdsMatch sparrows, pigeons, crows, gulls, swallows and magpies to their silhouettes, then order the steps of feeding birds.
Map of a roomPlace the bed, wardrobe, table, chair and rug in their places on a bird’s-eye room plan.
WeatherMatch an item to each kind of weather: a hat for sunshine, umbrella for rain, gloves for snow and kite for wind.
Homes around the worldMatch shelters with climates and materials: an igloo with snow, a tent with desert, a stilt house with water and a chalet with mountains.
Leaf rubbingsRub the paper with a finger and see the leaf underneath appear as a crayon impression, veins and all.
SortingSort vehicles by land, water and air, or animals by habitat and vertebrate group.
ContinentsFit the continents into a world map using the colours of the Montessori globe.
Land and water formsMatch each land form with its corresponding water form: island and lake, peninsula and gulf, cape and bay, isthmus and strait.
Practical life8
Setting the tablePlace the plate, fork, spoon, glass and napkin on their outlines on a placemat.
Self-care and offeringHandwashing, hair brushing and offering refreshments to a guest: arrange the steps of each activity.
Getting dressedJackets, buttons and zips: put the steps of getting dressed in order.
In the kitchenPouring water, slicing a banana, squeezing an orange and washing vegetables: arrange the steps of each kitchen activity.
Caring for the homeTables, brooms, windows and wood: put the steps of household tasks in order.
Plant careWatering, wiping leaves, flowers and pots: arrange the steps of caring for a plant.
Transferring and foldingSpoons, tongs, sponges and towels: arrange the steps of the work on the tray.
MovementWalking on a line, carrying a tray and using a ball: put the movement steps in order.
Grace, courtesy and peace3
FeelingsMatch a child’s face and an adult’s face showing the same feeling: happy, sad, angry, surprised or afraid.
Grace and courtesyAsking for help, respecting another person’s mat, thank-you cards and books: arrange the steps of courtesy.
Peace and communityA talking stone, shared solutions, a contribution basket and silence: arrange the steps of living together.
Parent guide
When things feel difficult, brief, practical guidance.
Respectful suggestions for everyday challenges, and small changes that make one corner of home more accessible to your child.
Everyday moments
They do not want to get dressed
Moving from one activity to the next is hard
“I want to do it myself”
Setting limits feels difficult
They both want the same thing
What I prepared does not interest them
Everything gets left out
I am not sure when to help
The guide offers brief, practical suggestions for each moment.
The home environment
Arriving home
Joining in the kitchen
A dressing corner
A handwashing space
A work shelf
There is no need to buy anything new. Start with a basket, cloth or open space at home. The arrangements you mark are saved in your child’s family space.
Weekly reviewExample
You recorded 9 observations in the last 7 days. They reflect moments your family noticed, without measuring your child or comparing them with others.
For the coming daysKeep plant watering on the shelfThey chose it independently on 3 separate days in the last week.
Observations behind this suggestion
MonCarried the watering can with both hands and watered each leaf.
WedAsked for it in the morning and wiped the spilled water with a cloth.
FriPointed to a dry leaf and said “water”.
Family and daily routines
Everyone on the same page.
Everyone accompanying your child sees the same shelf, observations and schedule. Each child has their own profile.
Moti AileDefne
Self-care and practical lifePouring water from a small jug
2observations todayAdd observation +
09:00 Montessori work time
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A shared family space with Plus
With Plus, create an invitation code for your partner, a grandparent or a caregiver. One subscription covers the family members who join; child profiles, shelves and observations stay shared.
School schedule
Add school hours and weekly classes. See the day’s schedule at a glance on Today.
Height and weight
Keep dated measurements from home or doctor visits. Records are visible only in your family space.
Reminders
Choose the day and time for observation reminders and a weekly review, and receive a notification when your family adds an observation.
Our approach
True to Montessori, open with you.
Description instead of praise
The guides suggest describing what a child did: “You carried the jug with both hands” rather than “Well done”. Satisfaction comes from the activity itself. In the movable alphabet, you read the child’s word together without correcting its spelling.
Deliberate choices for safety at home
Shatterproof containers instead of glass or porcelain
No blindfolds in sensory activities
Visuals placed beside a baby rather than a mobile suspended overhead
These choices are also clearly stated on each activity page.
Sources
AMIAMSAid to LifeAAP · HealthyChildrenCDCCPSC
The activities are original home adaptations written in Turkish for Moti Aile. Citing sources does not imply endorsement; an independent Montessori specialist’s review has not yet been completed.
Your privacy
We do not sell, rent or share your data with advertising networks.
Notifications never include your child’s name or the content of an observation.
Personal information in the home screen widget stays hidden until you enable it. Observation text and photos are never sent to the widget.
Photos and measurements are stored in your family’s private space. You can delete your account in the app.
Try 12 selected activities in each age group as a guest. Save one child’s shelf and observations with a free account. Plus unlocks all activities, linked exercises and family sharing.
Free
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Explore as a guest, then create a free account to save your observations.
12 activities in each age groupSelected complete guides for ages 0–3 or 3–6, also available as a guest.
Linked exercises for ages 3–6Only the exercise sections linked to free activities, with a parent alongside.
1 child profileSave your child’s shelf and observations with a free account.
For parents, caregivers and children to use together. Home activities are organised into 0–3 and 3–6 age environments. Screen exercises are for children aged 3–6 with a parent or caregiver alongside. Your child does not need to attend a Montessori school. If they do, you can keep their school schedule in Moti Aile too.
Do I need to buy expensive Montessori materials?
No. Many activities begin with items at home, such as a jug, basket, cloth or spoon. If you do not have a material, choose “I do not have the materials” and Moti Aile will stop suggesting that activity until you remove the preference.
Will the exercises increase screen time?
The exercises are designed for brief, calm repetition for ages 3–6 with a parent alongside. They are not recommended for ages 0–3. There are no scores, timed races, rewards or automatic progression. Parents can limit the session duration. Each exercise links to a real activity, and its guide suggests continuing the experience with real materials.
Are the suggestions a developmental assessment?
No. Suggestions use the age environment, readiness information you select, your shelf and your observations. An absence of records does not mean your child is not interested. Moti Aile does not diagnose or assign skill scores.
How was the content prepared?
The activities are original home adaptations written in Turkish for Moti Aile. Sources including AMI, AMS, Aid to Life, AAP and CDC were consulted for the approach and safety boundaries. This does not imply endorsement or certification by those organisations. An independent Montessori specialist’s review has not yet been completed.
What is the difference between Free and Moti Plus?
A selection of 12 activities and their complete guides in each age group is free and can also be opened as a guest. For ages 3–6, only exercise sections linked to these free activities are available. A free account lets you create 1 child profile and save its shelf and observations. Moti Plus unlocks all 190 activities and 56 exercises, additional child profiles and new family invitations by code.
How much is Moti Plus?
Türkiye price: 99 TL per month from 26 October 2026. Your local price is shown on Apple’s purchase screen. The 799 TL yearly plan is coming soon. These Türkiye prices apply to new subscriptions; your existing subscription uses the price shown by Apple. Prices in other countries are shown on Apple’s purchase screen. The first 7 days are free for first-time Moti Plus subscribers. One subscription covers everyone in the same family space. Start a subscription in the iPhone or iPad app. Payment is charged to your Apple account and renews monthly until cancelled.
Can I try Moti Plus for free?
Yes. Apple accounts subscribing to Moti Plus for the first time receive a 7-day free trial. It begins when you tap “Start 7-day free trial” on the app’s Plus screen and confirm on Apple’s purchase screen. You will not be charged during the trial. Unless you cancel in Apple’s subscription settings at least 24 hours before it ends, your selected paid plan begins. Each Apple account can use the trial once; previous Moti Plus subscribers pay the regular price.
Can I share Moti Plus with my family?
Yes. Creating invitation codes and adding new family members requires Plus. One person in the family needs Plus access; members joining by invitation code do not need their own subscriptions. Everyone in the same family space shares access.
What happens to my records when Plus ends?
Your existing child profiles, observations, shelf and family memberships are retained. You can still access the 12 free activities in each age group and their linked exercise sections for ages 3–6. Active Plus is required for the complete catalogue, additional child profiles or new family invitations.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Moti Plus is a monthly Apple subscription. Manage or cancel it at any time in your Apple account settings on your iPhone. If you cancel during the free trial, you will not be charged. Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription.
Which devices can I use?
Download Moti Aile from the App Store on iPhone and iPad, or open app.motiaile.com on a computer or Android phone. An Android app is in development. To hear when it is available, write to merhaba@motiaile.com.
Every child has their own rhythm.
We are Tuğba and Faruk, parents raising two children. We built Moti Aile together for families who want to take small steps with the Montessori approach at home.
We want to help you observe your child, prepare the environment around their needs and share what you notice with your family. We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions.
TKFKTuğba and Faruk KaledibiThe people building Moti Aile together
Sound boxes
Building a block tower
