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Child Size Brooms and Cleaning Tools

Welcome to ForSmallHands.com!Caring for the home environment is a natural expression of children’s desire to participate in the world around them.

With cleanup tools scaled to fit their small hands, children are delighted to wash a dish, crumb a counter, or sweep the front steps. These items are long-standing favorites with both schools and families. Most can be used by children ages 2½ and up.
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Child-Size Willow Laundry Basket Child-Size Willow Laundry Basket - Woven natural fiber basket scaled to fit small hands
Even a place for dirty cloths and towels! This elliptical basket with handles is perfectly child-size, a miniature of the adult...
K17
$7.95

In Stock
Ages 3-7
Wooden Mini Clothespins Wooden Mini Clothespins - Real wooden spring clothespins for children
These wooden clothespins (1¾" long; 24 pieces) are functional replicas of full-size spring pins; the thumb and index...
W43
$2.95

Backordered
Due 2/17/10
Ages 3-7
Child-Size Angle Broom Child-Size Angle Broom - Real clean-up tool for children
Easy for young children to maneuver, this lightweight broom has a sturdy, bamboo handle; plastic head with feathery nylon...
Q47
$6.95

In Stock
Ages 3-7
Red Natural Fiber Broom Red Natural Fiber Broom - Child-size corn broom with bamboo handle
We were swept away by the vibrant colors and superior quality of this manageable broom. Don’t let the attractiveness fool...
Q19
$15.95

In Stock
Ages 3+
Easy-to-Use Carpet Sweeper with Adjustable Handle Easy-to-Use Carpet Sweeper with Adjustable Handle - Adjust to fit your child
An effective, easy-to-use sweer with a handle that adjusts from 26" to 37" as your child grows. No power cord, no noise. Use on...
Q46
$25.95

In Stock
Ages 2½+
Window Washing Activity Set Window Washing Activity Set - Montessori clean-up activity for children
Young children need no incentive to clean windows—a chance to use a spray bottle and squeegee is exciting in and of itself!...
PL45
$14.95

In Stock
Ages 4-8
Mini Dustpan & Brush Set Mini Dustpan & Brush Set - Real clean-up tools for young children
A perfect tool for little spills. The unique, angled brush handle requires a side-to-side sweeping motion that’s easy for...
Q15
$3.95

In Stock
Ages 3+
Recycled Brush & Dustpan Set Recycled Brush & Dustpan Set - Real child-size clean-up tools
Child-size, aesthetically pleasing, functional, and easy on the planet. A blend of post-consumer plastic and reclaimed wood fiber...
Q48
$4.95

In Stock
Ages 3+
Traditional Sweeping Set Traditional Sweeping Set - Child-size vintage-style dustpan and brush
This charming set is perfectly proportioned for the young child intent on cleaning up. The metal dustpan and wood-handled brush...
Q16
$15.50

In Stock
Ages 3+
Whisk Broom & Dustpan Whisk Broom & Dustpan - Real child-size clean-up tools
This inexpensive plastic set is suitable for small floor cleanups. The sturdy, stiff-bristled brush snaps into the dustpan. The...
Q14
$3.00

In Stock
Ages 3+
Child-Size Hardwood Clothesline Stand Child-Size Hardwood Clothesline Stand - Folding wooden laundry rack for children
Hanging laundry on a clothesline is a practically irresistible activity. Young children can easily reach all six feet of line...
W42
$34.95

In Stock
Ages 3-6
Child’s Crumb Sweeping Set Child’s Crumb Sweeping Set - Brush & dustpan scaled to fit small hands
Introduce the idea of caring for the family community with a cleaning activity that the youngest children can manage. Crumbing is...
Q12
$9.50

In Stock
Ages 3+
Crumb Sweeper Crumb Sweeper - Real clean-up tool for toddlers
“Is it my turn to crumb the tablecloth?” Our rolling sweeper is fun to use! Young children easily master the smooth,...
Q17
$4.95

In Stock
Ages 3+
At Home with Montessori At Home with Montessori - NAMTA’s classic Montessori parenting resource
See your home through the eyes of your child and find out how to create a home environment that respects the needs of all family...
R70
$9.00

In Stock
Clean & Green Clean & Green - The Complete Guide to non-toxic and Environmentally Safe Housekeeping
4 ways to remove crayon marks, 3 ways to loosen chewing gum, 2 ways to beat grass stains… This veritable encyclopedia will...
P25
$11.50

In Stock
Dual-Purpose Bucket Dual-Purpose Bucket - Child-friendly features in a full-size bucket
Can a bucket possibly be exciting? This one is! Fill the bucket with a few inches of water and show children how to use the...
Q54
$10.50

In Stock
Ages 4+
Lambswool Duster Lambswool Duster - Scaled-down clean-up tool for small hands
Lambswool, with its natural lanolin content, attracts dust and holds onto it. Children will love cleaning in corners, around...
Q70
$3.95

In Stock
Ages 3+
Mini Utility Caddy Mini Utility Caddy - Child-size plastic tote
When children are shown how to use a sponge to clean up, they are empowered to take care of their own inevitable spills. This...
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Ages 2+
Non-Slip Scrub Brush Non-Slip Scrub Brush
The rubber-coated, non-slip handle makes this a good brush for wet activities, such as counter or table scrubbing. It is sized...
W88
$3.95

In Stock
Ages 3+
Outdoor Brush & Dustpan Set Outdoor Brush & Dustpan Set - Real clean-up tools scaled to fit small hands
A lightweight, full-size set children can manage, suitable for sweeping porches and outdoor surfaces. The rubber-lipped pan sits...
Q13
$6.95

In Stock
Ages 3+
The Learning Tower The Learning Tower - Award-winning wooden furniture for children 2 to 6
Nurture the young child’s innate desire to be independent by allowing them safe access to “out-of- reach”...
X525
$189.99

Drop Ship Item
Ages 2-6
Tidy Up!  ~  How Children Clean Up Around the World Tidy Up! ~ How Children Clean Up Around the World - A photo-based multicultural book for children
Whether children live in Indonesia or Indiana, “Messes look like mountains until someone lends a hand.”This...
C629
$6.95

In Stock
Ages 3-6
Wood & Bamboo Block Oil Wood & Bamboo Block Oil - Non-toxic natural oil for cutting boards & bowls
All-natural Wood & Bamboo Block Oil prevents drying, splitting, and cracking of wood or bamboo with food-safe plant-derived...
PW13
$6.95

In Stock
1-Ring Mop or Broom Holder 1-Ring Mop or Broom Holder
Slip a handle into the rubberized ring from below and let go — the handle stays put. Lift the ring with a finger and the...
Q51
$2.95

In Stock
2-Ring Mop & Broom Organizer with Hooks 2-Ring Mop & Broom Organizer with Hooks
Slip a handle into the rubberized ring from below and let go — the handle stays put. Lift the ring with a finger and the...
Q50
$6.95

In Stock



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