Large Numeral Cards Box: Visual Number Recognition & Geometry
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
A hundred plastic cards of 13.5 x 13.5 cm printed with numbers and geometric figures, in a wooden box. The set carries counting to a hundred, and then keeps going: prime numbers, common multiples and the patterns that only show up once a child can lay a hundred cards out and look at them at once. Physical cards matter here because the discoveries are spatial, a child sees the multiples of three fall into a diagonal rather than being told they do. Plastic cards with a wooden box, for ages 3 to 6.
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'”
The Box with Large Numeral Cards bridges the Sensorial and Mathematical areas, embodying Montessori's principle of indirect preparation.
- Visual discrimination of numerals 0-9 through size and form recognition
- Association between abstract symbols and geometric representations
- Development of mathematical vocabulary and language precision
- Refinement of visual memory and pattern recognition skills
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Through sensorial exploration, the child absorbs mathematical concepts before formal introduction. The large format respects the young child's need for gross motor movement, while the geometric shapes provide concrete representations of abstract numerical quantities. This material honors the child's sensitive period for order through its organized presentation and the mathematical mind's development through visual discrimination. The tactile nature engages multiple senses simultaneously, creating stronger neural pathways for mathematical understanding. By isolating the difficulty, focusing on visual recognition before quantity association, children build confidence and precision in their mathematical journey.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the box on a mat with cards arranged in sequential order. Ensure adequate floor space for card layout. Child should wash hands to protect materials.
- 1
Remove cards slowly, holding with both hands at edges, placing face-up from left to right
Model careful handling to demonstrate respect for materials - 2
Trace the numeral with index and middle fingers, moving in correct formation direction
Use slow, deliberate movements while naming the numeral clearly - 3
Explore the geometric shape on each card through tracing and visual examination
Allow silence for concentration; avoid over-explaining - 4
Engage in three-period lesson: 'This is...', 'Show me...', 'What is...'
Only progress to next period when child masters current one - 5
Return cards to box in reverse order, checking alignment with divider
This reverse process reinforces sequence and develops working memory
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
Large Numeral Cards Box: Visual Number Recognition & Geometry
