Number Rods: Ten Graduated Wooden Rods with Red & Blue Sections
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
Ten rods that grow in equal steps, each divided into units by alternating red and blue sections, so a child can see that the seven rod is seven of something and not simply a longer stick. That is the whole difference between counting and quantity. Laying the rods in order builds the sequence of number, and putting the three rod against the seven to match the ten is where combinations of ten stop being a table to learn and become a thing that fits. Beechwood with red and blue paint, for ages 3 to 6.
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
The Number Rods bridge the sensorial and mathematical areas of the Montessori classroom.
- Develops fine motor skills for buttoning small buttons
- Builds independence in dressing and self-care
- Strengthens hand-eye coordination and pincer grip
- Promotes concentration and sequential thinking
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They take the abstract concept of 'number' and make it tangible. Before any written numeral is introduced, the child has physically experienced what each quantity feels like, in weight, in length, in the effort of carrying it across the room.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
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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
Number Rods: Ten Graduated Wooden Rods with Red & Blue Sections
