Large Working Board: For Geometric Stick Material Construction

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€101.11

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Age Range6-12 Years

MaterialWood with green painted surface

Dimensions40 × 30 × 1 cm

CertificationAMI Approved

About

The Large Working Board For The Geometric Stick Material provides a structured surface for creating and exploring geometric shapes using colored sticks. This sensorial material features a green painted wooden board displaying three fundamental shapes - triangle, square, and circle - constructed from yellow, red, and orange sticks respectively, supporting advanced geometric exploration in the 6-12 classroom.

“Education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual, and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment.”

- Maria MontessoriEducation for a New World

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Large Working Board40×30cm with green surface

Yellow SticksForming triangle shape

Red SticksForming square shape

Orange SticksForming circle shape

The Montessori Method

The Large Working Board for Geometric Stick Material embodies Maria Montessori's principle of 'education of the senses' extended into the elementary years. Unlike early childhood where sensorial exploration is primarily for refinement of perception, elementary children use sensorial materials as tools for intellectual discovery. This material bridges concrete manipulation with abstract geometric reasoning, supporting the elementary child's passage to abstraction. The board provides a prepared environment for independent exploration of geometric relationships, allowing children to discover mathematical laws through their own activity. The color-coding and structured presentation respect the child's need for order while encouraging creative investigation, aligning with Montessori's vision of the elementary child as a reasoning explorer seeking to understand the universe through mathematical relationships.

✹Understanding relationships between line segments and geometric shapes✹Developing spatial reasoning through construction and deconstruction of forms✹Discovering geometric properties like angles, sides, and symmetry✹Building foundation for advanced geometry concepts including polygons and tessellations✹Strengthening mathematical vocabulary and precise geometric language

Large Working Board: For Geometric Stick Material Construction - Child learning

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Activity Guide

Step by Step to Mastery

5 steps to mastery

Use precise mathematical language

'equilateral triangle,' 'square,' 'circle'

Use precise mathematical language: 'equilateral triangle,' 'square,' 'circle'

Move slowly and deliberately, emphasizing the relationship between parts and whole

Ask guiding questions like 'What happens when we use two sides from the square?'

Start with familiar shapes like rectangles before moving to pentagons or hexagons

This creates a personal geometry reference book for future work

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Use precise mathematical language

'equilateral triangle,' 'square,' 'circle'

Use precise mathematical language: 'equilateral triangle,' 'square,' 'circle'

Move slowly and deliberately, emphasizing the relationship between parts and whole

Ask guiding questions like 'What happens when we use two sides from the square?'

Start with familiar shapes like rectangles before moving to pentagons or hexagons

This creates a personal geometry reference book for future work

Developmental Benefits

Why Educators Choose This

Geometric Understanding

Develops comprehension of shape properties through hands-on construction and comparison of fundamental geometric forms.

Visual Discrimination

Refines ability to distinguish between shapes and their characteristics through color-coded stick arrangements.

Mathematical Preparation

Prepares for advanced geometry work by establishing concrete understanding of shape relationships and properties.

Use this board to bridge sensorial geometry work with mathematical geometry studies

Encourage collaborative work where children challenge each other to create specific shapes

Connect this work to cultural studies by exploring geometric patterns in architecture and art

Pro Tip

“Present this material after children have worked extensively with the geometry cabinet and nomenclature cards”

The Gold Standard in Montessori

Every Child Is a Little Creator

Heritage

Since 1929

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schools worldwide

European brands

AMI

Endorsed

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What is included with the Large Working Board for Geometric Stick Material?

The board includes a green painted wooden surface with three pre-constructed geometric shapes (triangle, square, and circle) made from yellow, red, and orange sticks respectively. The geometric sticks themselves are typically purchased separately.

How does this material support elementary-aged children's learning?

This sensorial material helps children aged 6-12 explore advanced geometric concepts, spatial relationships, and shape construction. It provides a structured foundation for creating complex geometric patterns and understanding the properties of fundamental shapes.

What are the dimensions of the Large Working Board?

While specific dimensions aren't provided, this is designed as a 'large' working board suitable for elementary classrooms, providing ample space for children to create and explore various geometric configurations with the stick material.

Can children create their own shapes beyond the three displayed?

Yes, the board serves as a working surface where children can use additional geometric sticks (sold separately) to create their own shapes and patterns beyond the triangle, square, and circle examples shown on the board.

How does this differ from the small geometric stick board?

The large board is designed for elementary students (6-12 years) and provides more working space for complex geometric explorations, while smaller boards are typically used in primary classrooms for initial shape recognition and construction activities.

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