Pink Tower10 Graduated Cubes for Visual Discrimination
The first photos are the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-002400
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Primary Material
- Solid wood
- Finish
- Paint
- EAN
- 8719924001032
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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 8719924001032 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Pink Tower in a child's hands
Ten wooden cubes graduated from 1 cm to 10 cm along each edge, carried one at a time and built into a tower. Size changes in all three dimensions at once here, which is exactly what separates it from the Brown Stair and the Red Rods: this is the material where a child meets volume rather than length or breadth. A misplaced cube shows itself as an overhang, the larger cube jutting out over the smaller one below where the child can see it, so the tower corrects the builder without a word. Preparation for the decimal system, geometry and volume. Painted wood, for ages 3 to 6.
Visual Discrimination
Children refine their ability to perceive dimensional differences through careful observation and comparison of the cubes.
Mathematical Foundation
Introduces concepts of sequence, dimension, and volume through concrete manipulation of graduated materials.
Concentration & Order
Building and dismantling the tower develops focus, patience, and appreciation for precise movements.
Preparation for Mathematics
The 1-10 progression prepares children for the decimal system and mathematical relationships.
How to present it
Place the Pink Tower on a shelf at child's eye level. Prepare a work mat in an open floor space away from traffic. Ensure all cubes are clean and properly arranged with the largest cube at bottom left, decreasing in size.
- 1Invite the child and demonstrate carrying cubes one at a time, using both hands for larger cubes, from shelf to mat
- 2Arrange cubes randomly on the mat, then begin building by selecting the largest cube as the base
- 3Place each subsequent cube centrally on top of the previous one, using fingertips to check alignment
- 4When complete, walk around the tower to view from all angles, checking alignment
- 5Dismantle by removing cubes one at a time, starting from the top
3 tips for parents
- Resist correcting 'errors', if tower falls or appears misaligned, allow your child to discover and self-correct
- Avoid praising the finished tower; instead, acknowledge the process: 'You placed each cube so carefully'
- Create a designated workspace at home where the tower can remain undisturbed if your child wishes to continue working
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What's in the Box
- 10 Pink Cubes: Edge lengths graduated from 1 cm to 10 cm
Size and material
| Product size | 29 × 17 × 11 cm |
| Packaging | 29 × 17 × 11 cm |
| Primary Material | Solid wood |
| Finish | Paint |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with slightly damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What skills does the Pink Tower develop in children?
The Pink Tower develops visual discrimination of size, fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, concentration, order, and mathematical concepts. It also prepares children for understanding volume, weight, and the decimal system while building independence and self-correction abilities.
How do children use the Pink Tower correctly?
Children carry one cube at a time to their work mat, starting with the smallest. They build the tower by stacking cubes from largest (bottom) to smallest (top), centering each cube. The material is self-correcting - a misplaced cube overhangs the smaller one below and the mistake is visible, encouraging children to find the right order independently.
What age is most appropriate for introducing the Pink Tower?
The Pink Tower is typically introduced around age 3-3.5, when children have developed sufficient hand control and can visually discriminate size differences. Most children work with it through age 6, discovering new concepts and extensions as their understanding deepens.
Why are the cubes pink and what are the exact dimensions?
The soft pink color is aesthetically pleasing and non-distracting, allowing focus on size differences. The cubes range from 1cm³ to 10cm³, with each cube increasing by 1cm in each dimension (1x1x1cm, 2x2x2cm, up to 10x10x10cm), creating a concrete representation of mathematical relationships.
What extensions can be done with the Pink Tower?
Extensions include building the tower horizontally, creating patterns, combining with the Brown Stair, using with number cards, exploring weight differences, tracing cube faces, and creating architectural designs. These extensions deepen understanding of spatial relationships and mathematical concepts.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Pink Tower