Baric TabletsWeight Discrimination in Three Densities
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-001700
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Material
- Natural hardwood in three densities
- EAN
- 8719924000288
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924000288 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Baric Tablets in a child's hands
The Baric Tablets isolate weight from every other clue: three boxes of ten wooden tablets each, light, medium and heavy. Working blindfolded, the child balances the tablets on the fingertips and sorts them by weight alone. The material then checks the work itself, because the lightest wood is also the lightest in colour and the heaviest the darkest, so one look after the sorting confirms or corrects the hands. The exercise refines the muscular sense of weight and the stillness such comparing demands. Ages 3-6.
Baric Sense Development
Refines the child's ability to perceive weight differences through muscular memory, laying groundwork for understanding mass and density.
Concentration & Order
Systematic comparison and grading of tablets develops focused attention and logical thinking patterns.
Mathematical Preparation
Weight discrimination activities prepare the child for later mathematical concepts involving measurement and comparison.
How to present it
Place the three boxes on a table. Ensure tablets are at room temperature. Work on a mat to define the workspace and minimize noise.
- 1Begin with two contrasting sets (lightest and heaviest). Remove tablets and mix them on the mat.
- 2Pick up one tablet with dominant hand, feel its weight by gently moving the hand up and down.
- 3Transfer to non-dominant hand, then pick up another tablet with dominant hand to compare.
- 4Pair matching weights together. Continue until all tablets are paired.
- 5Introduce the medium weight set for three-way discrimination once child masters two sets.
3 tips for parents
- At home, compare weights of similar objects like spoons made from different materials
- Avoid correcting errors - let your child self-discover through continued exploration
- Support concentration by minimizing interruptions during work with the tablets
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What's in the Box
- Light density box: A set of the lightest tablets
- Medium density box: A set of medium-weight tablets
- Heavy density box: A set of the heaviest tablets
Size and material
| Packaging | 21 × 11 × 8 cm |
| Material | Natural hardwood in three densities |
| Recommended age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
Which wood types are used in the Baric Tablets?
The set contains tablets in three densities: light, medium and heavy hardwood. They are identical in size and appearance and differ only in weight, so the child grades them by the baric sense alone.
How does a child work with the Baric Tablets?
The child rests a tablet on the fingertips of each hand and gently senses its weight, usually with eyes closed. The tablets are then compared, paired and ordered from lightest to heaviest.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Baric Tablets