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Numerical Cubes

Item Code: BE00159

MTA Teachers Resource Catalogue Page: 202

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Product Description:
The Colour Gradient Cube Puzzle includes 9 uniquely printed cubes designed to be arranged in sequence from one to nine, revealing a striking geometric gradient on the opposite face. This thoughtfully designed puzzle invites children aged 18 months and up to explore early cognitive and motor development through a fun, hands-on activity. As children rotate and align each cube, they engage with problem-solving strategies, spatial awareness, and visual discrimination. The act of handling and arranging the blocks also strengthens fine motor skills and coordination. The beautiful colours and patterns inspire curiosity and creativity, inviting open-ended exploration as well as structured play. Whether used individually or in small groups, this puzzle fosters early maths and logic foundations while encouraging collaboration and perseverance. It's an ideal classroom tool for nurturing early learners' minds while making the experience enjoyable and visually stimulating.

Educational Benefits:

  • Promotes logical thinking and problem-solving through pattern sequencing.
  • Develops spatial reasoning by encouraging children to align and arrange cubes.
  • Strengthens fine motor skills through grasping, turning, and placing cubes.
  • Inspires creative thinking through open-ended arrangement possibilities.

Classroom Ideas:

  • Gradient Discovery: Challenge children to discover the hidden gradient by rotating and aligning all blocks correctly.
  • Cube Rotation Game: Mix up the blocks and have students take turns finding their correct order in a relay format.
  • Pattern Exploration: Use the cubes to explore colour patterns and symmetry in small groups.
  • Storytelling Prompt: Ask children to create a story based on the colours or shapes they see as they solve the puzzle.

Information:

  • Size: 4.5 (W) x 4.5 (L) x 4.5 (H) cm
  • Age: 18+ months