First Colour TabletsPrimary Colour Matching Introduction
The first photos are the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-005100
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box Construction
- Natural wood
- Tablet Frames
- White painted wood
- EAN
- 8719924003074
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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 8719924003074 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
First Colour Tablets in a child's hands
The First Box of Colour Tablets introduces colour with the three primary pairs: red, yellow and blue, six tablets in all. The child pairs the tablets on the mat and, once the pairs are certain, learns the three names, the first precise colour vocabulary. Starting with only three colours keeps the work honest: success is obvious at a glance, and the eye is free to attend to colour and nothing else. The Second Box with eleven pairs continues the work and is sold separately. Painted wooden tablets, for ages 3-6.
Visual Discrimination
Refines the ability to perceive subtle color differences, preparing for art and nature studies
Order and Classification
Introduces systematic thinking through pairing identical colors and organizing materials
Language Development
Provides concrete basis for color vocabulary and descriptive language
Preparation for Mathematics
Matching and pairing work develops one-to-one correspondence concepts
How to present it
Place the box on a table mat at the child's dominant side. Ensure good natural lighting without glare. Have a neutral-colored mat ready.
- 1Remove one tablet at a time, holding by the edges (not touching the colored center), and place randomly on the mat
- 2Select one tablet, examine it carefully, then find its match by comparing it against the others
- 3Place matched pairs together, aligned precisely
- 4Once all pairs are matched, mix tablets again for the child to work independently
3 tips for parents
- Support at home by using precise color names (red, not 'reddish') and avoiding diminutives like 'pretty blue'
- Create a color basket with household objects in pure primary colors for additional matching practice
- Resist the urge to turn this into a testing activity, allow your child to work without asking 'What color is this?'
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What's in the Box
- Wooden storage box: With solid construction
- 6 color tablets total: 2 red, 2 blue, 2 yellow with white frames
Size and material
| Packaging | 9 × 8 × 5 cm |
| Box Construction | Natural wood |
| Tablet Frames | White painted wood |
| Color Surfaces | Painted wood |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions and materials of the color tablets?
Each tablet measures approximately 6x4 cm and consists of a wooden frame with colored material in the center. The set includes 6 tablets (2 red, 2 blue, 2 yellow) in a handcrafted wooden box, ensuring durability for classroom use.
How does this material prepare children for the Second and Third Box of Color Tablets?
The First Box establishes the foundation by introducing primary colors only, allowing children to master basic color matching. Once proficient, children progress to the Second Box (11 color pairs) and Third Box (63 tablets with color gradations), building increasingly refined visual discrimination skills.
What is the proper presentation method for introducing this material?
Begin by removing one tablet at a time, naming each primary color clearly. Mix the tablets on a mat, then demonstrate matching pairs by holding tablets at the edges (never touching the colored center). Use a three-period lesson for vocabulary: 'This is red,' 'Show me red,' 'What is this?'
What extensions can be done with the First Box of Color Tablets?
Extensions include matching tablets to objects in the environment, creating distance matching games, combining with language cards for reading work, sorting classroom materials by primary colors, and introducing color mixing concepts with paints after mastery of the tablets.
How do I maintain and clean the color tablets properly?
Handle tablets by the wooden edges only to preserve the colored centers. Clean the wooden frames with a barely damp cloth and dry immediately. Store in the original box to prevent fading. Check periodically that colors remain vibrant and matching pairs are truly identical for accurate sensorial work.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
First Colour Tablets