Constructive Triangles - Large Hexagonal Box

Constructive Triangles - Large Hexagonal Box
Sensorial - Visual Discrimination of Form
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

1. Take the material to a large mat. Lay out the triangles on the mat as shown.

   

2. Slide down the first triangle.
3. Slide down the bottom portion of the next triangle. Trace your fingers over the black line on one of its sides.
4. Trace your fingers along the black line on one of the same type of triangles. Slide it down until the sides come together.
5. Trace your fingers in the angle left by the two triangles. Trace the angle of the remaining triangle.
6. Slide that piece down to the empty space where it fits.

   

7. Cover this triangle with the first.

   

8. Step four

   

9. Step five

   

10. Step six

    

Material

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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