Pink Tower Extension Cubes: 100 Wooden Cubes in Storage Box

Price

€38.29

Final price - seller not VAT-registered

Shipping & Delivery

In Stock · 2-3 days

Quantity

Age Range3-6 Years

MaterialSolid beechwood with dovetail joints

DimensionsApprox. 20 × 15 × 8 cm

CertificationAMI Approved

About

Premium auxiliary material for the Pink Tower, featuring approx. 100 precisely built wooden cubes in a beautifully dovetailed storage box. This Nienhuis Montessori material supports dimension exercises and pattern work, offering children additional opportunities to explore the mathematical relationships inherent in the Pink Tower's cube progression.

“Children display a universal love of mathematics, which is par excellence the science of precision, order, and intelligence.”

- Maria MontessoriThe Discovery of the Child

AMI ApprovedOfficial Nienhuis

Free ShippingSee shipping rates

2-Year WarrantyQuality guaranteed

Everything You Need

Wooden Storage BoxDovetailed beechwood construction

Wooden CubesApprox. 100 graduated sizes

The Montessori Method

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. 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.

✹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✹Enhancement of concentration through precise, purposeful manipulation

Pink Tower Extension Cubes: 100 Wooden Cubes in Storage Box - Child learning

AMI Approved

Activity Guide

Step by Step to Mastery

5 steps to mastery

Count aloud initially

'One cube makes the first cube'

Count aloud initially: 'One cube makes the first cube'

Let the child discover that each dimension increases by one unit

Use both hands to carefully transport constructed cubes, maintaining their form

Start with simple patterns before introducing complex designs

This repetition reinforces quantity concepts and provides closure

Browse steps

Count aloud initially

'One cube makes the first cube'

Count aloud initially: 'One cube makes the first cube'

Let the child discover that each dimension increases by one unit

Use both hands to carefully transport constructed cubes, maintaining their form

Start with simple patterns before introducing complex designs

This repetition reinforces quantity concepts and provides closure

Developmental Benefits

Why Educators Choose This

Visual Discrimination

Arranging cubes by size refines the child's ability to perceive subtle dimensional differences, essential for mathematical thinking.

Pattern Recognition

Creating sequences and patterns with graduated cubes develops logical thinking and prepares for algebraic concepts.

Fine Motor Control

Precise placement of small cubes strengthens pincer grip and hand-eye coordination necessary for writing.

Observe whether the child is ready for the abstraction - they should be attempting to count or measure the Pink Tower cubes

Keep language minimal during initial presentations, allowing the material to reveal its own mathematical relationships

Store near the Pink Tower but present as a separate work to maintain focus and prevent overwhelming the child

Pro Tip

“Present this material only after the child has mastered the Pink Tower and shown interest in its mathematical properties”

The Gold Standard in Montessori

Every Child Is a Little Creator

Heritage

Since 1929

Brands used by

schools worldwide

European brands

AMI

Endorsed

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this material.

Contact Our Experts

How many cubes come in this set and what sizes are they?

This set includes approximately 100 wooden cubes in graduated sizes that correspond to the dimensions of the Pink Tower. The cubes range from 1cm³ to smaller increments, allowing children to explore the mathematical relationships between each size in the Pink Tower progression.

Do I need to have the Pink Tower to use this material?

Yes, this is an auxiliary material designed specifically to complement and extend work with the Pink Tower. The cubes are sized to match the Pink Tower's dimensions, making them ideal for pattern work, dimension comparison, and advanced exercises that build upon the foundational concepts introduced by the Pink Tower.

What additional activities can children do with these cubes?

Children can create horizontal and vertical patterns, build the Pink Tower in different orientations, explore volume relationships, practice seriation with multiple sets, create geometric designs, and discover mathematical concepts like squared and cubed numbers through hands-on manipulation.

What is the storage box made of and how durable is it?

The storage box features beautiful dovetail joint construction, a hallmark of quality woodworking that ensures exceptional durability. This premium craftsmanship means the box will withstand daily classroom use while teaching children to care for materials properly.

At what point in the Montessori sequence should this extension be introduced?

This material is typically introduced after the child has mastered the basic Pink Tower exercises and can build it accurately. Usually around ages 4-5, when children show readiness for more complex dimension work and pattern exploration, though some advanced 3-year-olds may be ready earlier.

Customer Reviews