Cuisenaire Learning Rods - 222pc

This is a great set for kinder and preschoolers to learn mathematics, counting, fractions, and develop fine motor skills and logical thinking. The Cuisenaire Learning Set comes with 6 activity cards, where children are tasked with 'painting' the images using the correct Cuisenaire rods. The set can also be used independently as Cuisenaire rods, without the activity cards. Cuisenaire rods are rods varying from 1 to 10 centimetres in length, increasing in 1 cm increments. As students explore the relationships between the pieces, they can learn about partitioning, fractions, algebra, and problem-solving. Rods are the most versatile resource, especially when numbers are not assigned to each colour, allowing for creative exploration.

The Cuisenaire Learning Set includes 222 unit rods in 10 sizes, supplied in a box. The smallest rod is 1 cm, and the tallest is 10 cm. The set contains 12 rods each of sizes 10 cm to 5 cm, 18 rods of 4 cm, 30 rods of 3 cm, 36 rods of 2 cm, and 66 cubes of 1 cm. It also includes 6 activity cards with varying levels of difficulty, ranging from easy to difficult, helping to engage students in a progressive learning experience. The set is made from plantation timber and non-toxic materials, ensuring both safety and durability. The box dimensions are 32 cm (L) x 28 cm (W) x 7 cm (H), and it is suitable for children aged 3 years and above.

Educational Benefits:

• Helps young learners understand basic concepts of counting, fractions, and problem-solving.
• Encourages fine motor skills development through the manipulation of the rods.
• Promotes logical thinking and early algebraic concepts through hands-on activities.
• Supports the development of spatial awareness and pattern recognition.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the rods to represent fractions and explore part-to-whole relationships.
• Engage students in hands-on problem-solving activities using the rods for basic arithmetic operations.
• Incorporate the rods into group work to encourage collaboration and learning through shared activities.
• Introduce simple algebraic concepts by exploring the rods as variables and solving simple equations.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 3 and up
• Box Dimensions: 32 cm (L) x 28 cm (W) x 7 cm (H)