Teachables Solid Pattern Blocks Mega Set - 2160 Pieces

This Solid Pattern Blocks Mega Set includes 2160 pieces in six different shapes and colours, providing a comprehensive resource for developing visual perception skills, shape recognition, early geometry, and problem-solving abilities. The set includes hexagons, squares, triangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, and rhombuses, each piece measuring 0.3 cm thick. Perfect for classroom use, the blocks are packed in a sturdy container for easy storage. Students can use these blocks for a wide range of mathematical activities, from sorting by shape and colour to exploring the number of sides and corners of each piece. The translucent nature of the blocks adds a tactile dimension, making it easier to see and understand geometric concepts. These pattern blocks are ideal for teaching symmetry, as students can create mirrored patterns and explore the concept of one shape being made up of multiple smaller shapes, such as one hexagon equalling two trapezoids or three parallelograms. As students progress, this principle helps introduce fractions, laying the foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts. The set can be used from early years maths activities like sorting and sequencing to more complex topics like fractions and symmetry.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops visual perception and shape recognition skills.
• Enhances understanding of early geometry and symmetry through hands-on exploration.
• Supports problem-solving and logical thinking through pattern creation and sequencing.
• Introduces basic fraction concepts by demonstrating how shapes can be combined to form others.

Classroom Ideas:

• Sort the blocks by shape, colour, or the number of sides and corners.
• Use the blocks to create symmetrical patterns, exploring both horizontal and vertical symmetry.
• Introduce fractions by combining blocks to form larger shapes and explaining how this relates to parts of a whole.
• Encourage students to create repeating patterns and sequences, developing their understanding of patterns and relationships.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for students from 3 years and up
• Measurements: Each piece is 0.3 cm thick
• Contents: 2160 solid pattern block pieces in six shapes (hexagons, squares, triangles, trapezoids, parallelograms, and rhombuses)