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| Topic        = Math
| Topic        = Math
| Subtopic      = Numbers 0-10
| Subtopic      = Numbers 0-10
| image        = [[File:Spindle Boxes 1.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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This activity lets the child practice associating the numerals and quantities 0-9.
This activity lets the child practice associating the numerals and quantities 0-9.
== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# Carry the material to a mat or large table.  Put the spindle boxes on the upper left side, and the box of spindles on the upper right side.
# Carry the material to a mat or large table.
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes.jpg|200 px|center]]
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 1.jpg|300 px]]
# step two
# Point to the zero. "Zero means nothing.  We don't put anything in here."
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 2.JPG|200 px|center]]
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 2.JPG|300 px]]
# Point to the 1"How many does it say to put in here?"
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 3.JPG|300 px]]
# Put one spindle in the space.
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 4.JPG|300 px]]
# Point to the 2.  "How many does it say to put in here?"
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 5.JPG|300 px]]
# Put two spindles in the space.
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 6.JPG|300 px]]
# Continue like this until all of the spaces have the appropriate number of spindles.
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 7.JPG|300 px]]
# "Let's see how many are left in the box...Zero!"
#: [[Image: Spindle Boxes 8.JPG|300 px]]


== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==
Direct Aim:
# The concept of the number zero representing none.
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
 
== 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==
Direct Aim:
# To show the collection of quatities into the single set.
# To show the sequence of nine
# To show zero as an empty set
# To show nine as the first group in our decimal system, not ten.<br>


Indirect Aim:
# Use of nines
# 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 Thingiverse]
*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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*: [[File:Maybe Mntsr spindlebox.jpg|280px]]
*: [[File:Maybe Mntsr spindlebox.jpg|280px]]
*: (For a more detailed description of how this was done, see [http://maybemontessori.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-spindle-box.html Maybe Montessori].)
*: (For a more detailed description of how this was done, see [http://maybemontessori.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-spindle-box.html Maybe Montessori].)
*This one was made out of cloth and can be rolled up for storage or travel.
*:[[File:54mama spindle box 1.jpg|290 px]] [[File:54mama spindle box 2.jpg||290 px]]
*:Source: [http://www.54stitches.com/fabric-montessori-spindle-box.html 54 Stitches]


===Where to Buy===
===Where to Buy===
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[[Category:Where to Buy]]
'''Boxes with Spindles'''<br>
Prices and links checked: 05 August 2020
[http://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/m06.htm Absorbent Montessori] $40.99<br>
<div class="buyGrid">
[http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=38 Adena] $22.15<br>
<div class="buyElement">
[http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=1389 Adena] $23.32<br>
{| class="buytable sortable"
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27MA05%27 Affordable Montessori] $45.00<br>
|-
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27MA05T%27 Affordable Montessori] $59.00<br>
!colspan="2"|Boxes with Spindles
[http://www.montessoriresources.com/Spindle-Boxes-0-4-and-5-to-9-without-Spindles-P477C7.aspx Albanesi] $49.00 (spindles not included)<br>
|-
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Box_with_45_Spindles_p/m04.htm Alison's] $36.00<br>
! Store !! Price
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Boxes_with_45_Spindles_Premium_Quality_p/pm09.htm Alison's] $75.00<br>
|-
[http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=49 Bruin's] $95.00<br>
|[https://www.absorbentmontessorimaterial.com/product_p/m06.htm Absorbent Montessori]
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16750&cat=253&page=2 Cabdev] $61.00<br>
|$45.00
[http://www.calibermontessori.com/catalog/item/3528880/3225833.htm Caliber] $24.99<br>
|-
[http://www.montessorimaterials.com/content/spindle-boxes-whole-set E & O] $98.00<br>
|[https://adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=38 Adena]
[http://www.earlyschoolmaterials.com/math/spindle_boxes.html Early School] $95.00<br>
|$32.93
[https://edutccom.ipower.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=56_58&products_id=433&osCsid=c3ea1b1b19e1b94d8feb5679d79ba1f6 ETC Press] $85.00<br>
|-
[http://www.grandpas.ca/product_info.php/cPath/5/products_id/158?osCsid=da3755c849ab9d46188298df79a2e1cb Grandpas] $35.00<br>
|[https://adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=1389 Adena]
[http://shop.hellowood.com/Spindle-box-M12.htm Hello Wood] $109.00<br>
|$32.94
[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/Numbered-Spindle-Box-with-45-Spindles-p/m.107.1.htm IFIT] $27.00<br>
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[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/Mini-Spindle-Boxes-with-45-Spindles-p/m.107.3.htm IFIT] $11.00 (small)<br>
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/montessori-material/mathematics/spindle-boxes-with-45-spindles.html Affordable Montessori]
[http://www.julianagroup.com/index.lasso?page=detail&Category=&SubCategory=Mathematics&NewItem=&Overstock=&Description=&skip=3 Juliana] $53.20 (spindles not included?)<br>
|$45.00
[http://www.jmplearning.com/MP_3014_Spindles_Boxes_in_Print_Font_p/mp-3014.htm Jump Start] $30.95<br>
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[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=88&catid=4 Kid Advance] $26.99<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Box_with_45_Spindles_p/m04.htm Alison's]
[http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/mathematics/products/spindle-boxes-with-45-spindles Materials Company of Boston] $90.00<br>
|$37.80
[http://www.montessoribuy.com/cartdetails.asp?id=HTM0127-1 Montessori Buy] $26.75(spindles not included)<br>
|-
[http://www.montessoribuy.com/cartdetails.asp?id=HTM0127 Montessori Buy] $28.84<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Boxes_with_45_Spindles_Premium_Quality_p/pm09.htm Alison's]
[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/products.php?cat=Math&num=7 Montessori Concepts] $25.00<br>
|$75.00
[http://www.montessoriland.com/site/1270021/product/ID_%202012 Montessori Land] $40.00<br>
|-
[http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=510 Montessori N' Such] $65.00<br>
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Spindle_Boxes_with_45_Spindles_Premium_German_p/pm09.g.htm Alison's]
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500061/5105/Montessori-Outlet-Spindle-Box-With-45-Spindles-%28USA-Print%29 Montessori Outlet] $32.95 (print)<br>
|$63.75
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500062/5105/Montessori-Outlet-Spindle-Box-With-45-Spindles-%28Cursive%29 Montessori Outlet] $32.95 (cursive)<br>
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[http://www.montessoristores.com/html/new_product_view.asp?type=products&cat_id=3&id=44 Montessori Stores] $75.00<br>
|[https://bestmontessoritoys.com/montessori-mathematics/241-spindle-boxes-with-45-spindles.html Best Montessori Toys]
[http://www.nienhuis.com/spindle-box-usa-style-print.html Nienhuis] $115.00 (USA print)<br>
|$34.27
[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>
|[https://bestmontessoritoys.com/montessori-mathematics/241-spindle-boxes-with-45-spindles.html Best Montessori Toys]
|$34.27
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|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/products/mathematics/spindle-boxes-with-45-spindles.html Bruins]
|$102.00
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|[https://usa.montessorimaterials.com/products/spindle-boxes-whole-set E & O]
|$70.20
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|[https://shop.hellowood.com/Spindle-box-M12.htm Hello Wood]
|$124.00
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|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/IFIT-Montessori-Spindle-Box-with-45-Spindles-p/m.107.1.htm IFIT]
|$37.00
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|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/IFIT-Montessori-Numbered-Spindle-Box-p/m.239.1.htm IFIT]
|$32.00
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|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/IFIT-Montessori-Numbered-Spindle-Box-p/m.249.1.htm IFIT]<br><span class="comment">mini</span>
|$18.00
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/spindle-box-with-45-spindles.html Kid Advance]
|$36.99
|-
|[https://www.leaderjoyusa.com/Montessori/Montessori%20mathematics/spindle-box-with-45-spindles.html Leader Joy]
|$39.95
|-
|[https://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/mathematics/products/spindle-boxes-with-45-spindles Materials Co. of Boston]
|$81.00
|-
|[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/store/p13/SPINDLE_BOX_WITH_45_SPINDLES_%28MA006%29.html Montessori Concepts]
|$40.00
|-
|[https://www.montessori-n-such.com/p-510-spindle-boxes-set-item-m2776.aspx Montessori N' Such]
|$65.00
|-
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/authentic-montessori/mathematics/spindle-box-with-45-spindles-usa-print.html Montessori Outlet]<br><span class="comment">print</span>
|$48.95
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|[https://montessorioutlet.com/authentic-montessori/mathematics/spindle-box-with-45-spindles-cursive.html Montessori Outlet]<br><span class="comment">cursive</span>
|$48.95
|-
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/spindle-box-us-version-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4449/ Nienhuis]
|$122.20
|-
|[https://www.pinkmontessori.com/collections/mathematics-1/products/0-9-on-spindle-boxes-with-45-spindles Pink Montessori]
|$29.89
|-
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/spindle-box-spindles/ Thinkamajigs]
|$45.95
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|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/numbered-spindle-box/ Thinkamajigs]<br><span class="comment">spindles not included</span>
|$19.95
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|}
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{| class="buytable sortable"
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!colspan="2"|Box of 45 Spindles
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! Store !! Price
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|[https://adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=946 Adena]
|$15.93
|-
|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/products/mathematics/loose-spindles-box.html Bruins]
|$14.00
|-
|[https://www.pinkmontessori.com/collections/mathematics-1/products/45-spindles-in-a-box Pink Montessori]
|$16.50
|-
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/45-spindles/ Thinkamajigs]
|$27.95
|}
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{| class="buytable sortable"
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!colspan="2"|10 Replacement Spindles
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! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/10-solid-spindles.html Kid Advance]
|$4.99
|-
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/authentic-montessori/mathematics/individual-spindles-set-of-10.html Montessori Outlet]
|$5.95
|-
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/spindles-set-of-10-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4892/ Nienhuis]
|$18.50
|-
|[https://www.pinkmontessori.com/collections/mathematics-1/products/individual-spindle Pink Montessori]
|$3.89
|}
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{| class="buytable sortable"
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!colspan="2"|Individual Spindle
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=1000 Adena]
|$0.49
|-
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/montessori-material/mathematics/individual-spindle-set-of-10.html Affordable Montessori]
|$0.65
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Individual_Spindles_p/r12.htm Alison's]
|$1.50
|-
|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Individual_Spindles_p/pm09.a.htm Alison's]
|$2.00
|-
|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/products/mathematics/individual-spindles-each.html Bruins]
|$2.00
|-
|[https://shop.hellowood.com/Extra-Spindles-for-Spindle-Box-M13.htm Hello Wood]
|$0.54
|-
|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/Wooden-Spindle-p/r.107.is.htm IFIT]
|$0.40
|-
|[https://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/mathematics/products/individual-spindles Materials Co. of Boston]
|$0.70
|-
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/individual-wooden-spindle/ Thinkamajigs]
|$0.50
|}
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<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
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!colspan="2"|Box for Spindles
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/montessori-material/mathematics/box-for-individual-spindles-set-of-10.html Affordable Montessori]
|$10.00
|-
|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/products/mathematics/spindle-box-with-yellow-lid-spindles-not-included.html Bruins]
|$20.00
|-
|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/Box-for-Loose-Spindles-p/m.106.1.htm IFIT]
|$10.00
|-
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/box-for-loose-spindles-box-only.html Kid Advance]
|$9.99
|-
|[https://www.leaderjoyusa.com/Montessori/Montessori%20mathematics/a-box-for-spindles.html Leader Joy]
|$18.95
|-
|[https://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/mathematics/products/box-for-loose-spindles Materials Co. of Boston]
|$13.00
|-
|[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/store/p15/BOX_FOR_LOOSE_SPINDLES_%28MA008-2%29.html Montessori Concepts]
|$13.00
|-
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/authentic-montessori/mathematics/loose-spindles-box.html Montessori Outlet]
|$9.95
|-
|[https://www.nienhuis.com/us/en/loose-spindles-box-nienhuis-montessori-usa/product/4305/ Nienhuis]
|$19.20
|}
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== Further Reading ==
'''Box of 45 Spindles'''<br>
*[[Basic Montessori: Learning Activities for Under-fives]] by David Gettman, pages 166-167
[http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=946 Adena] $14.58<br>
*[[Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years]] by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 81
[http://www.montessoriresources.com/Spindles45-with-Box-P478C7.aspx Albanesi] $65.00<br>
[http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=50 Bruin's] $8.00<br>
[http://www.calibermontessori.com/catalog/item/3528880/3225832.htm Caliber] $12.99<br>
[http://www.montessoriequipment.com/45-Wooden-Spindles-with-Box-p/m.106.1.htm IFIT] $16.00<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>


'''10 Replacement Spindles'''<br>
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27MA06A%27 Affordable Montessori] $5.00<br>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16980&cat=253&page=2 Cabdev] $6.00<br>
[http://www.earlyschoolmaterials.com/math/spindle_boxes.html Early School] $3.50<br>
[http://www.grandpas.ca/product_info.php/cPath/5/products_id/298?osCsid=da3755c849ab9d46188298df79a2e1cb Grandpas] $6.00<br>
[http://www.jmplearning.com/MP_3015_Spindles_Set_of_10_p/mp-3015.htm Jump Start] $4.95<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=211&catid=4 Kid Advance] $3.99<br>
[http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510500070/5105/Montessori-Outlet-Individual-Spindles-%28Set-of-10%29 Montessori Outlet] $3.95<br>
[http://www.nienhuis.com/spindles-set-of-10-1-2.html Nienhuis] $15.00<br>


'''5 Replacement Spindles'''<br>
{{#seo:
[http://www.julianagroup.com/index.lasso?page=detail&Category=&SubCategory=Mathematics&NewItem=&Overstock=&Description=&skip=5 Juliana] $5.60<br>
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'''Individual Spindle'''<br>
|keywords=spindle box lesson,Montessori Album,boxes,math,numbers
[http://adenamontessori.us/details.php?did=1000 Adena] $0.47<br>
|description=This activity lets the child practice associating the numerals and quantities 0-9.
[http://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Individual_Spindles_p/pm09.a.htm Alison's] $1.50<br>
|published_time={{REVISIONYEAR}}-{{REVISIONMONTH}}-{{REVISIONDAY2}}
[http://www.bruinsmontessori.com/itemdetails.php?item_id=51 Bruin's] $1.00<br>
}}
[https://edutccom.ipower.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=56_58&products_id=435&osCsid=c3ea1b1b19e1b94d8feb5679d79ba1f6 ETC Press] $1.00<br>
[http://www.grandpas.ca/product_info.php/cPath/5/products_id/157?osCsid=da3755c849ab9d46188298df79a2e1cb Grandpas] $1.00<br>
[http://shop.hellowood.com/Extra-Spindles-for-Spindle-Box-M13.htm Hello Wood] $0.50<br>
[http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/mathematics/products/individual-spindles Materials Company of Boston] $0.70<br>
[http://www.montessoribuy.com/cartdetails.asp?id=HTM0126-1 Montessori Buy] $1.07<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>
 
'''Box for Spindles'''<br>
[http://www.affordmontessori.com/product_details.asp?productcode=%27MA06%27 Affordable Montessori] $10.00<br>
[http://www.cabdevmontessori.com/product.php?productid=16761&cat=253&page=2 Cabdev] $12.00<br>
[https://edutccom.ipower.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=56_58&products_id=434&osCsid=c3ea1b1b19e1b94d8feb5679d79ba1f6 ETC Press] $8.00<br>
[http://www.jmplearning.com/MP_3014_5_Box_for_Loose_Spindles_p/mp-3014-5.htm Jump Start] $5.95<br>
[http://www.kidadvance.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=1205&catid=4 Kid Advance] $7.99<br>
[http://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/mathematics/products/box-for-loose-spindles Materials Company of Boston] $13.00<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>
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Revision as of 07:10, 5 August 2020

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

Prices and links checked: 05 August 2020

Boxes with Spindles
Store Price
Absorbent Montessori $45.00
Adena $32.93
Adena $32.94
Affordable Montessori $45.00
Alison's $37.80
Alison's $75.00
Alison's $63.75
Best Montessori Toys $34.27
Best Montessori Toys $34.27
Bruins $102.00
E & O $70.20
Hello Wood $124.00
IFIT $37.00
IFIT $32.00
IFIT
mini
$18.00
Kid Advance $36.99
Leader Joy $39.95
Materials Co. of Boston $81.00
Montessori Concepts $40.00
Montessori N' Such $65.00
Montessori Outlet
print
$48.95
Montessori Outlet
cursive
$48.95
Nienhuis $122.20
Pink Montessori $29.89
Thinkamajigs $45.95
Thinkamajigs
spindles not included
$19.95
Box of 45 Spindles
Store Price
Adena $15.93
Bruins $14.00
Pink Montessori $16.50
Thinkamajigs $27.95
10 Replacement Spindles
Store Price
Kid Advance $4.99
Montessori Outlet $5.95
Nienhuis $18.50
Pink Montessori $3.89
Individual Spindle
Store Price
Adena $0.49
Affordable Montessori $0.65
Alison's $1.50
Alison's $2.00
Bruins $2.00
Hello Wood $0.54
IFIT $0.40
Materials Co. of Boston $0.70
Thinkamajigs $0.50
Box for Spindles
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $10.00
Bruins $20.00
IFIT $10.00
Kid Advance $9.99
Leader Joy $18.95
Materials Co. of Boston $13.00
Montessori Concepts $13.00
Montessori Outlet $9.95
Nienhuis $19.20

Further Reading