10
Number Rods, painted red and blue alternating
every 10cm/3.9”
(the rods are 2.5cm x 2.5cm (1” x
1”) square on the ends, and vary in length from
10cm/3.9” to 100cm/39.4”)
10 Number Tablets,
stored upright in a wooden box
(the tablets are 2.25" x 2.75")
7-page Math Step 1 Instruction Book
(8.5" x 5.5")
Things
to Notice:
The rods are constant
in height and width – the only characteristic that
varies is the length
The rods
are fairly large – this is to give your child a
muscular impression of the values associated with ‘1’
to ‘10’.
There is one Number Tablet
to match each Number Rod
The Instruction Book contains
complete, authentic Montessori Presentations– easy, step-by-step instructions
for presenting the material to your child using the classicMontessori method, including Preparation
(activities you should do before introducing the Number
Rods), Helpful Hints, and Extensions (fun activities to
try after your child has mastered the basic activity)
