Teachables Eco-Plastic Interlocking Weight Cubes - Set of 1000

Inspire young minds with the vibrant and sustainable Eco-Wood Abacus with 100 Balls in 10 Colours-an ideal resource for early mathematical learning. Beautifully crafted with environmental responsibility in mind, this abacus includes 100 colourful balls across 10 rows, each colour representing a different row to help children easily identify number patterns, groupings, and counting sequences. Constructed using Eco-Wood and packed in an Eco-Wood box with a cardboard insert, this tactile and visual resource supports hands-on learning while promoting environmental awareness. Designed for children aged 3 years and over, this abacus pairs perfectly with early counting, addition, subtraction, and grouping activities. The balls are made from Eco-Plastic, a 100% recycled and recyclable material from post-industrial waste, ensuring that quality learning does not come at the expense of the planet. This colourful tool combines purposeful design with responsible manufacturing, making it a must-have for both classroom and home learning environments.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes early number sense through visual and tactile exploration of counting and patterning.
• Supports fine motor development and hand-eye coordination while manipulating balls across rods.
• Encourages colour recognition and sequencing in foundational maths contexts.
• Introduces sustainable materials and eco-conscious thinking within everyday classroom resources.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use in small group activities to teach one-to-one correspondence and basic operations.
• Create number patterns or colour-based counting games to build familiarity with number sequences.
• Incorporate into lessons on early place value by grouping balls in tens and discussing value.
• Pair with a balance scale to explore the concept of equal value using the 1g weight of each ball.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for 3+ years
• Includes: 100 balls in 10 colours
• Ball Size: 1 cm ³, each weighing exactly 1g
• Materials: Eco-Wood frame and Eco-Plastic balls; packed in Eco-Wood box with cardboard insert