This is the smaller, more economical version, that many people have asked for, which is also much lighter and cheaper to ship.
Please note that the months are permanently fixed to the base, as is the planter. (The planter, base and months are one piece)

We are back to shipping with Canada Post for most parcels, if you require it delivered more quickly, please send me a message and I can calculate an alternative shipping rate with a private shipping company. Once purchased, refer to 'processing time' which is how long it takes me to make the item, as it's made to order specially for you. The quantity identified in the listing does not reflect items that are ready to ship, it reflects my wood stock.

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SHIPPING TIMES:
Canada - between 2 days to 8 days, depending on where you are. The close you are to Ottawa, the faster you'll receive it
US - between 4 - 12 days.
Europe - Surface shipping is 4 weeks to 12 weeks
Europe - Air - 1 week to 2 weeks

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Please send me your phone number as a note to seller with your order, even if you are ordering from within Canada. It'll give me more shipping options with other carriers. I'll only use your number for the shipping.
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This is the smaller, more affordable version, more economical, of my Waldorf calendar.
Please note that the months are permanently fixed to the base, as is the planter. (The planter, base and months are one piece)

A visual calendar for children to understand the passage of time, such as months, seasons, and days. A great Waldorf calendar, Montessori material, and Grimm’s inspired. Ask me about including a clock within the calendar, so your child can practise time reading as well.

The days are represented by the 31 little mushrooms or trees at the outside of the circle. The seasons are represented by the four tree crown, which changes as the tree change throughout the year.
The months are represented by the 12 colored elements inside. Each one has a hole with a picture stand, so that you can add the names of the months, birthdays, or other important images you want to teach or associate for your child. You can print your own pictures to add in, or make drawings of the items you want added. This will look beautiful with laminated images that can also be reused year after year.

This is a beautifully crafted heirloom quality educational toy, all the pieces are very smooth to the touch, there are no sharp corners (except for the pegs); I apply two coats of paint and sand between them, so the final result is a very nice smooth surface.

Made in Canada - Ottawa/Gatineau.
Painted semi-mat finish (eggshell finish) with special paints for toys that meet and by far supersede all relevant Canada, USA and Europe regulations for surface finishes for children’s toys, even under 3 years of age.

Contains small parts - not suitable for children under 3 (or use with close parent supervision) as it is a chocking hazard.

Option to have it finished with coconut and beeswax finish mix (as in the pictures of the painted calendar), which repels dirt from sticking to the wood. .

Size: 12" (compared to 13 3/8” of the large one); height approximately 2” (5cm) excluding the tree.
The tree is made of Canadian poplar so it is very strong and the branches won't snap off.


I am able to custom make certain items, so if you have a piece you would like made, ask me and I may be able to do it.

This calendar takes a long time to make, and the cost reflects the time it takes. To make it more accessible, I also offer it as:

-- an unpainted product (all the pieces are there, they are fitted and sanded, but you have to paint it yourself. Please bear in mind that if you paint wood with water-based paints, the grain will stand up which makes it rough, so you may have to sand between paint coats (if you want a smooth finish)). To order the unpainted version, please see my other unpainted calendar listing.

If you are ordering from outside Canada, please send me a message with your phone number as I have to give it to Canada Post for the shipment.

If you are ordering this for a special occasion and you want to receive it by a certain date (such as a birthday), please send me a message or a note with the order and I'll take extra care to ensure you get it on time.

Choose between complimentary gift wrapping papers now available for the Holiday Season, or the standard tissue paper in orange.