Paper For Re-Covering Squares And Cubes (100)
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
One hundred sheets of the printed paper used to re-cover the squares and cubes of the golden bead material. Those squares and cubes are wooden blocks wrapped in printed paper, and the paper is what wears: corners rub through first, then a face lifts, and a hundred square with a torn corner starts being avoided. Re-covering restores the block instead of replacing it, which on this material is the difference of an order of magnitude in cost. The bead material is a separate item.
“Children display a universal love of mathematics, which is par excellence the science of precision, order, and intelligence.”
The Paper for Re-Covering Squares and Cubes embodies the Montessori principle of maintaining a prepared environment through child participation.
- Fine motor control through precise placement of adhesive circles
- Responsibility for classroom material maintenance
- Concentration through systematic re-covering process
- Visual discrimination in matching circle sizes to surfaces
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These pre-cut brown circles enable children to actively care for their geometric solids, transforming material maintenance into purposeful learning. The adhesive-backed circles invite independent work, allowing children to restore worn squares and cubes to their original state. This replacement paper bridges practical life and sensorial work, as children must carefully align each circle while engaging with the geometric forms they're repairing. The precise grid pattern on each sheet reflects the ordered presentation essential to Montessori materials. Through re-covering activities, children develop responsibility for their environment while refining fine motor control and concentration. The brown paper matches the original covering, maintaining visual consistency in the sensorial materials. This seemingly simple replacement material cultivates ownership and respect for classroom resources.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place replacement paper sheets on a tray with worn geometric solids needing repair. Include a small container for removed old coverings and a damp cloth.
- 1
Examine the geometric solid to identify worn areas needing new covering
Let the child discover which surfaces need attention rather than pointing them out - 2
Carefully peel off old, damaged paper circles from the solid
Save one intact circle as a size reference if needed - 3
Select the appropriately sized circle from the grid pattern
Demonstrate peeling from the corner to preserve the circle's shape - 4
Center the adhesive circle on the solid's surface
Show how to hold edges only to avoid fingerprints on adhesive - 5
Press firmly from center outward to secure without bubbles
Use a soft cloth to smooth if needed
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
Paper For Re-Covering Squares And Cubes (100)
