Teachables Pattern Blocks - Value Pack

The Pattern Blocks Value Pack is an essential resource for engaging the whole class in hands-on geometry and pattern exploration. This comprehensive kit includes two sets of 2160 pattern blocks—one set of solid blocks (JYN045) and one set of translucent blocks (JYN045T), offering versatility for a range of classroom activities. Each set features six different shapes, all 0.3 cm thick, designed to encourage creativity, shape recognition, and geometric understanding. The set is supported by Dr. Paul Swan’s book 'Pattern Blocks' (PSB253), providing teachers with additional resources to maximise the learning potential. Supplied in a durable storage container, these blocks are easy to organise and perfect for repeated classroom use.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes hands-on learning and visualisation of geometric shapes, enhancing spatial awareness and shape recognition.
• Supports patterning and sequencing activities, improving problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Encourages creativity and imagination as students create their own designs and explore mathematical concepts through manipulation.
• Fosters a deeper understanding of symmetry, angles, and fractions, reinforcing important mathematical concepts in a fun, interactive way.

Classroom Ideas:

• Have students use the pattern blocks to create geometric designs or patterns, reinforcing their understanding of shapes and symmetry.
• Use the blocks to demonstrate concepts such as fractions by combining different shapes to represent fractions of a whole.
• Challenge students to identify and sort the shapes based on attributes like size, colour, or type, fostering classification and analytical skills.
• Incorporate the blocks into problem-solving activities, where students must use specific shapes to complete a design or solve a puzzle.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for students from Year 1 upwards (Ages 6+)
• Measurements: Each block is 0.3 cm thick
• Contents: 2160 solid pattern blocks (JYN045) and 2160 translucent pattern blocks (JYN045T), along with Dr. Paul Swan’s 'Pattern Blocks' book (PSB253)