Teachables Eco-Wood Attribute Blocks - Wooden, Set of 60

The Teachables Eco-Wood Attribute Blocks set provides a hands-on approach to developing logic and mathematical reasoning skills. This set includes 60 blocks in five shapes-square, triangle, rectangle, circle, and octagon-two sizes (large square 5.5 x 5.5 cm, small square 3.2 x 3.2 cm), three colours (red, yellow, and blue), and two thicknesses (0.2 cm and 0.6 cm). The variety of attributes-shape, size, colour, and thickness-makes these blocks ideal for activities that focus on sorting, patterning, ordering, and classifying. As students progress, they can explore more complex relationships by sorting using multiple attributes, such as same shape but different size or same colour but different shape. These activities build foundational mathematical vocabulary, including terms like line, angle, vertex, side, and parallel. Made from Eco-Wood, a sustainable, eco-friendly material sourced from wood residues and natural binders, these blocks offer an environmentally responsible alternative to plastic. The blocks come packed in a sturdy cardboard box with instructions, ensuring that they are both durable and practical for classroom use.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages sorting and classifying based on multiple attributes, fostering logical thinking.
• Develops an understanding of complex mathematical concepts and vocabulary, such as line, angle, and vertex.
• Enhances pattern recognition and the ability to identify geometric properties in shapes.
• Supports environmental education by using sustainable, CO2-neutral Eco-Wood materials.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the blocks to create sorting challenges where students classify by one or more attributes.
• Incorporate the blocks into patterning activities, asking students to create repeating or growing patterns.
• Introduce geometric concepts by having students build shapes and discuss their properties, such as sides and angles.
• Use the blocks to facilitate discussions about symmetry and reflection, comparing shapes and their congruence.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for Foundation to Year 3
• Set includes: 60 blocks (5 shapes, 2 sizes, 3 colours, and 2 thicknesses)
• Material: Eco-Wood (80% wood, 20% recycled plastic), sustainable and eco-friendly
• Storage: Supplied in a sturdy cardboard box with instructions