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The Long Rods

The Long Rods, also known as the Red Rods have the same colour, red and are the same size, square, but they all differ in length.  Introduces the concept of length, and alignment to the Child.

$83.26

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SKU: CHS0002
(1 customer review)

Description

The Child learns to judge the length, and alignment, by using the Long Rods or ‘Red Rods’.  The Child uses sight, and touch, to work out what the difference is, between each individual rod.  The smallest rod is 10cm long, and increasing in length by 10cm.  There are a total of 10 rods, and the longest one is 1 metre long.

Features of the Long Rods

  • the direct objective, is for the Child to visually, and manually discern the difference in length, and alignment.
  • indirectly, the Child will,
    • learn how to discriminate the difference in the length of rods
    • develop their fine, and gross motor muscles
    • improve their bi-lateral coordination, by crossing the mid-line as they lay out the ‘stair’
  • this activity is support material for the Montessori sensorial curriculum
  • sprayed with 3 coats of brilliantly coloured, red eco-friendly lacquer, the wooden rod is beautiful

Size of the Long Rods

  • the width of each rod is 1 cm² / (¼”)², however, the lengths differ by 10cm up to 100cm / (4″ x 39¼”)

One of the attractions to the Montessori Method is the extensive use of wood.

We use several types of wood, sourced from renewable sources, in the production of our Montessori Materials.

  • Solid beechwood for cylinder blocks, pink towers, dressing frames and brown stairs.
  • Birchply for trays, holders and animal and botany puzzles.
  • MDF for puzzle maps
  • Pineply for boxes and containers

 

We ensure that the coatings and inks used are not only eco-friendly, but also non-toxic.

Our wooden products are manufactured by responsible partner factories both locally and abroad and ensure that fair labour practices are adopted.

Care instructions for Childrens House Wooden Materials:

  • If wooden products are exposed to liquids, wipe dry as quickly as possible.
  • Most of the surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth if exposed to dirt or grime.
  • Avoid leaving any of our wooden product in direct sunlight, as it may warp certain woods and/ or the coating may fade over time.

This product qualifies for free shipping to your door anywhere in South Africa.

Transit times depend on your location:

  • Cape Metro – next day if your order is placed before 13h00
  • Gauteng & Durban – 2 to 3 days
  • Everywhere else – 2 to 4 days depending on your location

We offer free delivery to the USA:

  • USA – free for orders over $400 – 7 days to your door
  • Canada – 7 days shipping calculated at checkout – subject to additional GST & PST which is billed on arrival
  • UK – 7 days shipping calculated at checkout – subject to 20% VAT which is billed on arrival
  • EU – 7 day shipping calculated at checkout – subject to EU VAT which is billed on arrival
  • Australia – 9 days – may be subject to 10% GST which is billed on arrival
  • NZ – 9 days – may be subject to 15% GST which is billed on arrival

Should you require further information about shipping charges, please feel free to contact us at info@childrenshouse.co.za

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Further Reading about the Long Rods, and Resources to use

“..the child must place the rods in the proper sequence from the shortest, which is 10 centimeters in length, to the longest, which is 1 meter in length.”  A Parents’ Guide to the Montessori Classroom by Aline D. Wolf.

  1. The Red Rods activity, a blog written by the Wonderful World of Montessori

 

Additional information

Weight 2.920 kg
Dimensions 1.02 × 10 × 8 cm

1 review for The Long Rods

  1. Felicity Luna (verified owner)

    The rods are very accurate. I measured it against a tape measure.

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1 review for The Long Rods

  1. Felicity Luna (verified owner)

    The rods are very accurate. I measured it against a tape measure.

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