Learning Resources Cuisenaire Rods - Maths Activity Set

The Cuisenaire Rods Math Activity Set is an interactive tool designed for children aged 5 and up to explore and develop early math skills through hands-on activities. This versatile set includes 74 plastic Cuisenaire Rods in a variety of lengths and colours, allowing students to visually represent and manipulate mathematical concepts. Along with the rods, the set features 15 double-sided, write-on/wipe-off activity cards that support activities in addition, subtraction, number composition, early geometry, and more. This set promotes an engaging, tactile learning experience that makes math both fun and educational. As students work with the rods and activity cards, they gain a deeper understanding of math, fostering both academic skills and confidence in their abilities. The write-on/wipe-off feature encourages repeated practice, enabling children to refine their skills and master key concepts at their own pace.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances understanding of early math concepts like addition, subtraction, and geometry through tactile learning.
• Supports the development of problem-solving skills as children use the rods to represent and solve math problems.
• Encourages repeated practice with the write-on/wipe-off activity cards, building confidence and mastery.
• Promotes number composition and visualisation of numbers, strengthening students' mental math abilities.

Classroom Ideas:

• Set up math stations where small groups of students rotate through activities using the rods and cards.
• Encourage students to model addition and subtraction problems using the rods to visually represent their thought process.
• Implement a "math challenge" where students create and solve their own problems using the rods.
• Use the write-on/wipe-off cards for individual practice, allowing students to work on specific skills like number composition and geometry.

Information:

• Ages: 5+ years
• Measurements: 74 Cuisenaire Rods of varying lengths and 15 double-sided, write-on/wipe-off activity cards