Tactile Activity Set

Learn the fundamentals of weight measurement and progress through multiple levels of math learning with this irresistible set of math toys.  The chunky 3-D numerals are weighted proportionally, so 1 & 2 together will balance with 3, and so on.  The mini penguin figures equal the numeral 1 in weight.  Includes deck of 54 cards with a variety of illustrated balancing activities, including: numeral association / counting / numeral identification / addition.  Penguin balance, 2 balance trays, 10 weighted numerals, 19 mini weighted penguins, 54 activity cards, activity guide.

13” x 6.25” x 3.75” / 33 x 16 x 9.5cm.

from 3 years+  [ a b e ]

Benefits

• Visualize early math concepts with hands-on 3-dimensional objects
• The hands-on penguins and numerals allow the child to easily add to or take away from sets, or to rearrange
• Combining kinesthetic and visual learning will help to reinforce the connections formed in the child's brain, increasing the odds of retaining the learning
• Learn the concept of balance and the relative values of weights with this math toy set
• Associating a numeral with weight reinforces the notion of sequential progression and allows for exploration of math operations
• Practice predicting and experimenting.
• Develops fine motor dexterity.
• Promotes early math learning:
  • Weight
  • Counting
  • Addition
  • Subtraction
  • Multiplication
  • Division
• Introduce other objects for further exploration of weights