Constructive Triangles - Large Hexagonal Box
From Montessori Album
| Constructive Triangles - Large Hexagonal Box | |
|---|---|
| Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form | |
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| Level | Primary |
| Age | 4 + |
| Prerequisites | Geometric Cabinet Constructive Triangles - Triangular Box Constructive Triangles - Rectangular Box Constructive Triangles - Blue Rectangular Box |
| Materials | Large Hexagonal Box |
Use of this material makes the child aware that all polygons can be made with triangles. This activity prepares the child for geometry.
Presentation
- Take the material to a large mat. Lay out the triangles on the mat as shown.
- Slide down the first triangle.
- Slide down the bottom portion of the next triangle. Trace your fingers over the black line on one of its sides.
- Trace your fingers along the black line on one of the same type of triangles. Slide it down until the sides come together.
- Trace your fingers in the angle left by the two triangles. Trace the angle of the remaining triangle.
- Slide that piece down to the empty space where it fits.
- Cover this triangle with the first.
- Step four
- Step five
- Step six
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
Material
Make Your Own
Printable version available to buy here:
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Constructive Triangles - $4.50
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 |
