Constructive Triangles - Triangular Box

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Constructive Triangles - Triangular Box
Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form
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LevelPrimary
Age4 +
PrerequisitesGeometric Cabinet
Constructive Triangles - Rectangular Box
MaterialsTriangular Box of Constructive Triangles

Use of this material makes the child aware that all polygons can be made with triangles. This activity prepares the child for geometry.

Presentation

  1. Take the box to a mat, place it in the upper right-hand corner with the lid underneath.
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  2. Remove the triangles one at a time and place them randomly on the upper part of the mat.
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Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Make Your Own

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Where to Buy

Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022

Set of 5 Constructive Triangle Boxes
Store Price
Adena $88.95
Affordable Montessori $129.00
Affordable Montessori $76.00
Alison's $165.48
Bruins $300.00
E & O $150.30
Hello Wood $328.00
Kid Advance $94.99
Leader Joy $99.95
Materials Co. of Boston $230.00
Montessori Concepts $100.00
Montessori Outlet $98.95
Neinhuis $299.00
Thinkamajigs $129.95
Blue Triangles Box
Store Price
Adena $18.69
Affordable Montessori $20.00
Alison's $45.00
Bruins $47.00
E & O $21.60
Kid Advance $18.99
Leader Joy $20.95
Materials Co. of Boston $31.00
Montessori Concepts $18.00
Montessori N' Such $26.00
Montessori Outlet $18.95
Nienhuis $62.00
Thinkamajigs $22.95