Description

It takes children a long time to be able to picture shapes correctly in their minds, and even longer to be able to mentally “rotate” them. Working with them in a hands-on manner helps immensely.

The elementary classroom uses the Cork Working Board; in conjunction with the geometric stick material to study geometry.  The child in 6-9 is discovering the properties of whatever it is they explored sensorially in 3-6 environments.  Using this material, they begin to visualize how to construct, manipulate and measure angles and lines.  In addition to this how to construct and analyze plane geometric shapes.

Size

62cm x 49cm x 1.5cm (24½” x 19½” x ½”)

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• The Geometric Stick Material

“After the child has explored forms and shapes, invite them to understand figures and their details. These are the nomenclature cards that comprise much of the 6-9 geometry curriculum.

Additional materials include the geometry stick box and command cards. Now, the child is learning the different parts and types of lines, angles, triangles, and other shapes.”  The Shape of Geometry by Montessori for Everyone

The cork working board allows the child to “play” with the stick material, visualizing how shapes change.

Size:  62cm x 49cm x 1.5cm.