Constructive Triangles - Blue Triangles Box
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| Constructive Triangles - Blue Triangles Box | |
|---|---|
| Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form | |
| Level | Primary |
| Age | 4 + |
| Prerequisites | Constructive Triangles - Triangular Box Constructive Triangles - Rectangular Box |
| Materials | Blue Triangles Box (a box containing 12 right scalene triangles) |
Use of this material makes the child aware that all polygons can be made with triangles. This activity prepares the child for geometry.
Presentation
- Take the material to a large mat. Lay out the triangles on the mat.
- Show that the triangles can be combined into other shapes in multiple ways.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
Make Your Own
Printable version available to buy here:
Constructive Triangles - $4.50
Where to Buy
Prices and links checked: 07 October 2020
| Blue Triangle Boxes | |
|---|---|
| Store | Price |
| Adena | $18.69 |
| Alison's | $38.25 |
| Bruin's | $45.00 |
| E & O | $24.00 |
| Hello Wood | $53.00 |
| Kid Advance | $18.99 |
| Leader Joy | $20.95 |
| Materials Co. of Boston | $31.00 |
| Montessori N' Such | $15.01 |
| Montessori Outlet | $18.95 |
| Nienhuis | $59.60 |
| Thinkamajigs | $15.26 |
Further Reading
- Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives by David Gettman, page 91
