Teachables Magnetic Base Ten Set - 3D Shapes

Bring maths to life on your whiteboard with the 3D Base Ten Magnetic Set - 54 Pieces. This colourful and interactive resource transforms place value lessons into dynamic, whole-class demonstrations. Containing 25 yellow units, 12 green rods, 12 blue hundred plates, and 5 red thousand cubes, the set provides an engaging way to explore the structure of the base ten system. Made from durable magnetic material, each piece adheres easily to magnetic surfaces, allowing educators to model place value, number operations, regrouping, and more in a visual and collaborative format. Packed in a sturdy cardboard box with included instructions, this set is ideal for developing student understanding of number relationships while promoting active participation during maths instruction. Designed for ages 6 and up, it's an essential addition to any classroom focused on building strong numeracy foundations.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports visual and kinaesthetic learners through hands-on manipulation of base ten concepts.
• Strengthens student understanding of number magnitude, place value, and decomposition.
• Promotes collaborative learning and engagement in whole-class or small-group settings.
• Enhances instruction by allowing teachers to model maths concepts clearly and interactively.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use on magnetic whiteboards to demonstrate number building, regrouping, and place value comparisons.
• Invite students to represent numbers, equations, or expanded forms during group discussions.
• Incorporate into maths warm-ups for modelling addition, subtraction, or multiplication strategies.
• Use colour-coded pieces to introduce or reinforce the relationship between units, tens, hundreds, and thousands.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for 6+ years
• Weight: 0.409kg
• Dimensions: 17 cm (L) x 16 cm (W) x 3 cm (H)
• Material: Magnetic; includes 25 yellow units, 12 green rods, 12 blue hundred plates, and 5 red thousand cubes