Ten sets of Montessori coloured rods 1- 10 in a cardboard box.
Supplementary item for the coloured number beads 1 to 10.
Divided into 1cm increments.
They can be laid on top of each other.
They match up with the height of the number tower pieces.
By laying beside or on top of each other a child investigates the different combinations available to make up a number.
They have an accurate physical example of the numbers 1 to 10.
An understanding of addition and subtraction comes from this physical activity.
Can be used in art activities to form colour patterns.
Can be used in small word play to make a road for a car to drive on as well as paths and walls.