Our Story

Welcome to Teia Education & Play! We are a Swiss family-run company specialising in well-made learning materials that are certified and thoughtfully designed ecological toys safe for babies and children aged 0-12 years.

Our assortment includes educational toys and games, original AMI certified Montessori materials, Montessori inspired toys, open-ended handmade wooden and fabric toys, Waldorf toys and dolls, original Froebel Gaben, toxin free creative and craft materials, homeschool supplies, furniture, children’s books, Montessori reference books, parenting books and so much more!

We are the Swiss Flagship distributor for the Heutink International brands Nienhuis Montessori, Gonzagerredi Montessori, Educo, Jegro, Toys for Life and Arts & Crafts as well as represent carefully selected high-quality, ethical, sustainable and certified toys brands from all over the world. Our company is located in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland.

Our products are sold online in our web shop and we ship worldwide. We are an accredited supplier to preschools, primary schools, Montessori schools, Waldorf Steiner schools, playgroups, childcare centres, toy libraries, family centres and after-school programs.

This is Teia

Teia (Education & Play) was born out of an appreciation of beautiful products that can last a lifetime and are ethically produced with respect for the environment and the people making them. 

Our desire is to provide our and your children with the best Montessori materials and eco-friendly, durable and most importantly safe toys, avoiding a world of overly colourful, gimmicky, noisy and mostly plastic toys.

We aim to fill the gap in the Swiss market for original Montessori materials and educational and sustainable toys that are truly sustainable, high-quality and created in first-class conditions.

All of our toys and educational products are geared towards the needs and wishes of children, educators, and parents. They are suited for any type of imaginative free play and support a unique and continuous learning model at school and at home.

Our products are certified by the relevant authorities, meet international rigorous toy manufacturing safety regulations and are toxin-free. They will last generations and withstand years of continuous and robust use.

Thank you for visiting our website – we invite you to browse around and discover all that we have to offer! Should you have any questions or a need for assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us

Welcome to Teia Education & Play! We are a Swiss family-run company specialising in well-made learning materials that are certified and thoughtfully designed ecological toys safe for babies and children aged 0-12 years.

Our assortment includes educational toys and games, original AMI certified Montessori materials, Montessori inspired toys, open-ended handmade wooden and fabric toys, Waldorf toys and dolls, original Froebel Gaben, toxin free creative and craft materials, homeschool supplies, furniture, children’s books, Montessori reference books, parenting books and so much more!

We are the Swiss Flagship distributor for the Heutink International brands Nienhuis Montessori, Gonzagerredi Montessori, Educo, Jegro, Toys for Life and Arts & Crafts as well as represent carefully selected high-quality, ethical, sustainable and certified toys brands from all over the world. Our company is located in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland.

Our products are sold online in our web shop and we ship worldwide. We are an accredited supplier to preschools, primary schools, Montessori schools, Waldorf Steiner schools, playgroups, childcare centres, toy libraries, family centres and after-school programs.

Sylvia Zihna - Teia Education & Play

This is Teia

Teia (Education & Play) was born out of an appreciation of beautiful products that can last a lifetime and are ethically produced with respect for the environment and the people making them. 

Our desire is to provide our and your children with the best Montessori materials and eco-friendly, durable and most importantly safe toys, avoiding a world of overly colourful, gimmicky, noisy and mostly plastic toys.

We aim to fill the gap in the Swiss market for original Montessori materials and educational and sustainable toys that are truly sustainable, high-quality and created in first-class conditions.

All of our toys and educational products are geared towards the needs and wishes of children, educators, and parents. They are suited for any type of imaginative free play and support a unique and continuous learning model at school and at home.

Our products are certified by the relevant authorities, meet international rigorous toy manufacturing safety regulations and are toxin-free. They will last generations and withstand years of continuous and robust use.

Thank you for visiting our website – we invite you to browse around and discover all that we have to offer! Should you have any questions or a need for assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us