Description

The Montessori skittles introduce wholes, halves, thirds and quarters.  In the early childhood classroom, these skittles are presented, allowing the Child to compare halves and quarters, and combinations of fractions, to create one complete whole.  The Fraction Skittles Activity guides the Child, to work with the concrete activity, in order to understand the abstract concepts.

Features of the Fraction Skittles Activity Set:

• the direct objective of this activity for the Child, is:
  • to understand fractions as an abstract concept
• indirectly, the Child:
  • is introduced to equivalent fractions
  • learns to love mathematics
  • improves their self-confidence, focus and concentration
• the activity is aimed at the 3 to 6 environment
• this activity forms part of the Montessori mathematics curriculum

Contents of the Fraction Skittles Activity Set:

• 16 cards depicting fractions in a pictorial format similar to the fraction skittles
• 16 label cards with fractions written in a mathematical format
• sold in a transparent, plastic A6 envelope

Initially, the Child matches the fraction skittle to the pictorial formatted card.  Then they match the fraction label to each card.

Size:

• cards – 10cm x 10cm / (4″ x 4″)
• plastic envelope – 18cm x 13cm x 1cm / (7″ x 5″ x ¾”)