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| Topic        = Math
| Topic        = Math
| Subtopic      = Numbers 0-10
| Subtopic      = Numbers 0-10
| Photo         = Spindle Boxes 1.jpg
| image         = [[File:Spindle Boxes 1.jpg|320px]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Age          = 3.5 - 4
| Age          = 3.5 - 4

Revision as of 20:40, 6 June 2010

Spindle Boxes
Math - Numbers 0-10
Spindle Boxes 1.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. step one
    Spindle Boxes.jpg
  2. step two
    Spindle Boxes 2.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

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?