Teachables Vertex Balls and Rods - Set of 330

Children will enjoy engaging in hands-on learning activities-whether working individually or in groups-with this versatile Geometric Construction Set designed to support the exploration of colour, size, shape, and spatial relationships.:

This set includes 250 linking rods in five lengths (5-14 cm) and colours, along with 80 vertex balls measuring 1.7 cm in diameter, also in five colours. Students can connect rods and balls to build a variety of geometric figures, making it an ideal tool for learning about 3D space, polygons, symmetry, and construction. It also supports the development of fine motor skills, cooperative learning, and early geometry concepts.:

The inclusion of different sizes and colours helps reinforce sorting, counting, and comparison skills, while allowing for open-ended construction tasks that spark creativity and mathematical thinking.

Educational Benefits

• Encourages understanding of 3D shapes, angles, and spatial relationships.
• Develops fine motor coordination and hand-eye coordination.
• Reinforces colour, size, and pattern recognition.
• Promotes collaboration and communication through group construction tasks.

Classroom Ideas

• Build models of geometric solids to support 3D shape recognition.
• Challenge students to create symmetrical structures using matching colours and lengths.
• Use rods and balls to introduce vertices, edges, and faces in geometry lessons.
• Create counting and pattern activities using rod size and colour combinations.

Safety & Information

• Measurements:
  • Rods range from 5 cm to 14 cm in length (5 sizes, 5 colours).
  • Vertex balls measure 1.7 cm in diameter (5 colours).
• Contents: 250 rods and 80 vertex balls.
• Material: Durable plastic; designed for repeated classroom use.
• Safety: Supervised use recommended for younger students; contains small parts.