Pink Tower Extension Cubes: 273 Wooden Cubes in Storage Box
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
A box of 273 wooden cubes, each 1 x 1 x 1 cm in a natural finish, made for the mathematics hidden inside the Pink Tower. Laid against the tower, the little cubes show what the eye only suspects: the second cube holds 8 of them, the third 27, and every step grows as the cube of its side. The child measures, counts and rebuilds the steps in loose units, carrying the sensorial impression of size over into calculated volume. The Pink Tower itself is sold separately. Beechwood cubes in a wooden storage box, ages 3-6.
“Children display a universal love of mathematics, which is par excellence the science of precision, order, and intelligence.”
The Box With Cubes extends the mathematical precision of the Pink Tower, embodying Montessori's principle that the hand is the instrument of the mind.
- Refinement of visual discrimination of dimension in three dimensions
- Understanding of cubic relationships and mathematical progressions
- Development of spatial reasoning and pattern recognition
- Preparation for mathematical concepts including cubing and volume
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This auxiliary material allows children to manipulate the cubic relationships discovered through the Pink Tower in new contexts, deepening their understanding of dimension and proportion. By providing multiple identical cubes, children can create patterns, explore spatial relationships, and discover mathematical concepts through concrete manipulation. This material bridges the sensorial and mathematical areas, demonstrating Montessori's vision of integrated learning where sensory experiences lay the foundation for abstract thinking. The precision-crafted cubes offer the exactness necessary for the child's discriminating mind to perceive subtle differences and relationships.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the box on a mat to the right of the workspace. Open it carefully, demonstrating respect for the material. Ensure the Pink Tower is nearby for reference.
- 1
Invite the child to build each cube of the Pink Tower using the small cubes, starting with the smallest
Count aloud initially: 'One cube makes the first cube' - 2
Continue building: 8 cubes for the second, 27 for the third, observing the pattern
Let the child discover that each dimension increases by one unit - 3
Arrange the constructed cubes in order, comparing with the Pink Tower
Use both hands to carefully transport constructed cubes, maintaining their form - 4
Explore pattern work: create designs, borders, or symmetrical arrangements
Start with simple patterns before introducing complex designs - 5
Return cubes systematically to the box, counting if desired
This repetition reinforces quantity concepts and provides closure
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
AMI approved
To the association standard
Pink Tower Extension Cubes: 273 Wooden Cubes in Storage Box
