Pink TowerCube 1 X 1 X 1 cm
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-00240001
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Product size
- 1 × 1 × 1 cm
- Primary Material
- Solid wood
- Finish
- Pink paint
- EAN
- 8719924001049
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €142.90 to go for free delivery.
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Pink Tower in a child's hands
The pink cube with a 1 cm edge is the smallest cube of the pink tower and is sold as a single piece. According to Nienhuis the tower consists of ten wooden cubes painted pink, from 1 cm³ to 1000 cm³. The child builds the cubes into a tower, with the largest at the bottom and this one on top, and in this way tells sizes apart in three dimensions. The cube is made of beech and is pink. A lost or damaged cube can thus be replaced on its own, and the tower stays complete. The other nine cubes are not included. For children aged 3 to 6.
Visual Discrimination
Supports development of size perception and visual comparison skills through concrete manipulation.
Mathematical Foundation
Introduces concepts of volume, cubing, and unit measurement through hands-on exploration.
Fine Motor Control
Precise handling of the small cube refines pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination.
How to present it
Place the 1cm³ cube on a neutral-colored mat at the child's workspace. If using with the complete Pink Tower, arrange all cubes nearby.
- 1Invite the child to hold the cube between thumb and index finger, feeling its edges and surfaces
- 2Place the cube on the mat and trace each face with one finger
- 3If available, compare the 1cm³ cube with the 2cm³ cube side by side
- 4Stack the 1cm³ cube on top of progressively larger cubes if available
3 tips for parents
- Practice finding objects at home that are approximately 1cm in size for comparison
- Use building blocks to explore how many unit cubes would make larger structures
- Create simple measurement games using the cube to measure finger widths or small toys
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What's in the Box
- Pink Cube: 1×1×1 cm wooden cube
Size and material
| Product size | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
| Packaging | 13 × 9 × 1 cm |
| Primary Material | Solid wood |
| Finish | Pink paint |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with damp cloth; avoid soaking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this individual 1cm Pink Tower cube?
This cube serves as a replacement piece for the complete Pink Tower set or can be used independently for extension activities exploring size relationships, seriation work, and introducing mathematical concepts like volume and dimension.
Is this cube the same quality as the original Pink Tower pieces?
Yes, this cube is crafted to the same precise Montessori standards with smooth wooden construction and the characteristic pink finish, ensuring it matches perfectly with existing Pink Tower sets.
Can this single cube be used for activities without the full Pink Tower?
Absolutely! This cube can be used for comparison activities, as a unit of measurement, for exploring the concept of 'one cubic centimeter,' or combined with other materials for creative mathematical explorations.
What age is appropriate for working with this individual cube?
While the Pink Tower is typically introduced at age 3, this individual cube can be used from ages 3-6 for various activities, from simple tactile exploration to more advanced mathematical concepts as the child develops.
How does this cube support mathematical understanding?
The 1cm³ cube introduces concrete understanding of volume, serves as a non-standard unit of measurement, helps visualize cubic numbers, and provides a tangible reference for the smallest unit in the decimal system.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Pink Tower