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| Topic        = Math
| Topic        = Math
| Subtopic      = Numbers 0-10
| Subtopic      = Numbers 0-10
| image        = [[Image: Spindle Boxes 8.JPG|320px]]
| image        = [[Image: Spindle Boxes 7.JPG|320px]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Age          = 3.5 - 4
| Age          = 3.5 - 4
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== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==
 
# The concept of the number zero representing none.
== Control of Error ==
== Control of Error ==
*There are exactly enough spindles to complete the work. If at the end there are not enough, or if there are extra left over the child will know that there is a mistake.
*There are exactly enough spindles to complete the work. If at the end there are not enough, or if there are extra left over the child will know that there is a mistake.


== Variations and Extensions ==
== Variations and Extensions ==
Variation 1:
Count each spindle as they are replaced in the box and point out the numeral again.
Variation 2:
Ask the students to count the total quantity of spindles as they are replaced in the box (45).


==Aims==
==Aims==
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# Ten is a new level
# Ten is a new level
== Material ==
== Material ==
The material consists of two wooden boxes with five long compartments in each. The back of each compartment has a numeral printed on it. Zero to four are in the first box and five to nine are in the second box. The container has forty-five wooden spindles total and nine rubber bands.
The material consists of two wooden boxes with five long compartments in each. The back of each compartment has a numeral printed on it. Zero to four are in the first box and five to nine are in the second box. The container has forty-five wooden spindles total.


===Make Your Own===
===Make Your Own===
[[Category:Make_your_own]]
*[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2822830 Free laser-cutting pattern for a Spindle Box on Thingverse]
*This version was made by gluing segments of cardboard tube onto two narrow boards.  The numerals were written on cards with a marker and glued to the front.  The spindles were made from sticks cut to the same length.<br>
*This version was made by gluing segments of cardboard tube onto two narrow boards.  The numerals were written on cards with a marker and glued to the front.  The spindles were made from sticks cut to the same length.<br>
*:[[Image:SB homemade 2.jpg|252 px]] [[Image:SB homemade 1.JPG|250 px]]
*:[[Image:SB homemade 2.jpg|252 px]] [[Image:SB homemade 1.JPG|250 px]]
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'''Boxes with Spindles'''<br>
'''Boxes with Spindles'''<br>
[http://www.etsy.com/shop/ATXinventor 1montessori (ATXinventor @Etsy)] $14.50 (pre-cut parts to assemble)<br>
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/m06.htm Absorbent Montessori] $40.99<br>
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/m06.htm Absorbent Montessori] $40.99<br>
[http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=38 Adena] $22.15<br>
[http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=38 Adena] $22.15<br>
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[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Box_with_45_Spindles_p/m04.htm Alison's] $36.00<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Box_with_45_Spindles_p/m04.htm Alison's] $36.00<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Boxes_with_45_Spindles_Premium_Quality_p/pm09.htm Alison's] $75.00<br>
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Boxes_with_45_Spindles_Premium_Quality_p/pm09.htm Alison's] $75.00<br>
[https://bestmontessoritoys.com/montessori-mathematics/241-spindle-boxes-with-a45-spindles.html best montessori toys] $20.95<br>
[http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=49 Bruin's] $95.00<br>
[http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=49 Bruin's] $95.00<br>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16750&cat=253&page=2 Cabdev] $61.00<br>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16750&cat=253&page=2 Cabdev] $61.00<br>
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[http://www.nienhuis.com/spindle-box-print.html Nienhuis] $115.00 (print)<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/spindle-box-print.html Nienhuis] $115.00 (print)<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/spindle-box-cursive.html Nienhuis] $115.00 (cursive)<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/spindle-box-cursive.html Nienhuis] $115.00 (cursive)<br>
[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/spindle-box-spindles/ Thinkamajigs] $43.95<br>
[https://merocomontessori.com/montessori-math-materials/3-spindle-box-montessori.html Meroco Montessori] $9.5 (Spindle Box With 45 Spindles) <br>


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[http://www.julianagroup.com/index.lasso?page=detail&Category=&SubCategory=Mathematics&NewItem=&Overstock=&Description=&skip=4 Juliana] $53.20<br>
[http://www.julianagroup.com/index.lasso?page=detail&Category=&SubCategory=Mathematics&NewItem=&Overstock=&Description=&skip=4 Juliana] $53.20<br>
[http://www.montessoribuy.com/cartdetails.asp?id=HTM0126 Montessori Buy] $19.21<br>
[http://www.montessoribuy.com/cartdetails.asp?id=HTM0126 Montessori Buy] $19.21<br>
[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/45-spindles/ Thinkamajigs] $26.95


'''10 Replacement Spindles'''<br>
'''10 Replacement Spindles'''<br>
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[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/products.php?cat=Math&num=8 Montessori Concepts] $0.50<br>
[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/products.php?cat=Math&num=8 Montessori Concepts] $0.50<br>
[http://www.montessoriland.com/site/1270021/product/ID_%202013 Montessori Land] $1.50<br>
[http://www.montessoriland.com/site/1270021/product/ID_%202013 Montessori Land] $1.50<br>
[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/wooden-spindles/ Thinkamajigs] $0.40


'''Box for Spindles'''<br>
'''Box for Spindles'''<br>
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[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500080/5105/Montessori-Outlet-Loose-Spindles-Box Montessori Outlet] $8.95<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500080/5105/Montessori-Outlet-Loose-Spindles-Box Montessori Outlet] $8.95<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/loose-spindles-box-1-2.html Nienhuis] $18.90<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/loose-spindles-box-1-2.html Nienhuis] $18.90<br>
[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/numbered-spindle-box/ Thinkamajigs] $17.95<br>
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*[http://www.etsy.com/listing/174526964/make-your-montessori-spindle-box-build?ref=shop_home_active_3 1montessori, ATXinventor @ Etsy] (sold as parts or assembled) $14.50-$31.00
*:This was made from laser cut Baltic birch plywood.  The parts fit within the trays and those snap together for easy storage.
*: [[Image:1montessorispindlebox01.jpg|280px]] [[Image:1montessorispindlebox02.jpg|280px]] [[Image:1montessorispindlebox03.jpg|280px]]
== Further Reading ==
*[[Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years]] by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 81
*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, pages 166-167

Revision as of 19:50, 18 July 2018

Spindle Boxes
Math - Numbers 0-10
Spindle Boxes 7.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3.5 - 4
PrerequisitesNumber Rods
Sandpaper Numerals
Number Rods With Numerals
Materialsspindle boxes
45 identical spindles
container for spindles

This activity lets the child practice associating the numerals and quantities 0-9.

Presentation

  1. Carry the material to a mat or large table.
    Spindle Boxes 1.jpg
  2. Point to the zero. "Zero means nothing. We don't put anything in here."
    Spindle Boxes 2.JPG
  3. Point to the 1. "How many does it say to put in here?"
    Spindle Boxes 3.JPG
  4. Put one spindle in the space.
    Spindle Boxes 4.JPG
  5. Point to the 2. "How many does it say to put in here?"
    Spindle Boxes 5.JPG
  6. Put two spindles in the space.
    Spindle Boxes 6.JPG
  7. Continue like this until all of the spaces have the appropriate number of spindles.
    Spindle Boxes 7.JPG
  8. "Let's see how many are left in the box...Zero!"
    Spindle Boxes 8.JPG

Points of Interest

  1. The concept of the number zero representing none.

Control of Error

  • There are exactly enough spindles to complete the work. If at the end there are not enough, or if there are extra left over the child will know that there is a mistake.

Variations and Extensions

Variation 1: Count each spindle as they are replaced in the box and point out the numeral again.

Variation 2: Ask the students to count the total quantity of spindles as they are replaced in the box (45).

Aims

Direct Aim:

  1. To show the collection of quatities into the single set.
  2. To show the sequence of nine
  3. To show zero as an empty set
  4. To show nine as the first group in our decimal system, not ten.

Indirect Aim:

  1. Use of nines
  2. Ten is a new level

Material

The material consists of two wooden boxes with five long compartments in each. The back of each compartment has a numeral printed on it. Zero to four are in the first box and five to nine are in the second box. The container has forty-five wooden spindles total.

Make Your Own

  • This version was made by gluing segments of cardboard tube onto two narrow boards. The numerals were written on cards with a marker and glued to the front. The spindles were made from sticks cut to the same length.
    SB homemade 2.jpg SB homemade 1.JPG
    Source:Montessori on a Budget
  • This version was made from two cardboard boxes with balsa wood dividers hot-glued in place. The spindles are popsicle sticks.
    SB DIY.jpg
    Source:What DID We Do All Day?
  • This was made from a wooden tray with balsa-wood slats glued in as dividers.
    Maybe Mntsr spindlebox.jpg
    (For a more detailed description of how this was done, see Maybe Montessori.)
  • This one was made out of cloth and can be rolled up for storage or travel.
    54mama spindle box 1.jpg 54mama spindle box 2.jpg
    Source: 54 Stitches

Where to Buy

Boxes with Spindles
1montessori (ATXinventor @Etsy) $14.50 (pre-cut parts to assemble)
Absorbent Montessori $40.99
Adena $22.15
Adena $23.32
Affordable Montessori $45.00
Affordable Montessori $59.00
Albanesi $49.00 (spindles not included)
Alison's $36.00
Alison's $75.00
best montessori toys $20.95
Bruin's $95.00
Cabdev $61.00
Caliber $24.99
E & O $98.00
Early School $95.00
ETC Montessori $95.00
Grandpas $35.00
Hello Wood $109.00
IFIT $27.00
IFIT $11.00 (small)
Juliana $53.20 (spindles not included?)
Jump Start $30.95
Kid Advance $26.99
Materials Company of Boston $90.00
Montessori Buy $26.75(spindles not included)
Montessori Buy $28.84
Montessori Concepts $25.00
Montessori Land $40.00
Montessori N' Such $65.00
Montessori Outlet $32.95 (print)
Montessori Outlet $32.95 (cursive)
Montessori Stores $75.00
Nienhuis $115.00 (USA print)
Nienhuis $115.00 (print)
Nienhuis $115.00 (cursive)
Thinkamajigs $43.95
Meroco Montessori $9.5 (Spindle Box With 45 Spindles)

Box of 45 Spindles
Adena $14.58
Albanesi $65.00
Bruin's $8.00
Caliber $12.99
IFIT $16.00
Juliana $53.20
Montessori Buy $19.21
Thinkamajigs $26.95

10 Replacement Spindles
Affordable Montessori $5.00
Cabdev $6.00
Early School $3.50
Grandpas $6.00
Jump Start $4.95
Kid Advance $3.99
Montessori Outlet $3.95
Nienhuis $15.00

5 Replacement Spindles
Juliana $5.60

Individual Spindle
Adena $0.47
Alison's $1.50
Bruin's $1.00
ETC Montessori $1.00
Grandpas $1.00
Hello Wood $0.50
Materials Company of Boston $0.70
Montessori Buy $1.07
Montessori Concepts $0.50
Montessori Land $1.50
Thinkamajigs $0.40

Box for Spindles
Affordable Montessori $10.00
Cabdev $12.00
ETC Montessori $8.00
Jump Start $5.95
Kid Advance $7.99
Materials Company of Boston $13.00
Montessori Outlet $8.95
Nienhuis $18.90
Thinkamajigs $17.95


  • 1montessori, ATXinventor @ Etsy (sold as parts or assembled) $14.50-$31.00
    This was made from laser cut Baltic birch plywood. The parts fit within the trays and those snap together for easy storage.
    1montessorispindlebox01.jpg 1montessorispindlebox02.jpg 1montessorispindlebox03.jpg

Further Reading