The Fraction Bricks (circles) consists of a wooden base block with colourful cylindrical bricks to show the fractions of whole, halves, thirds and quarters.  The pieces and the base are solid wood and the base block measures 29 cm long by 7 cm wide.

The Fraction Bricks (five shapes) consists of a wooden base block with colourful bricks in five different shapes (cylinder, rectangle, triangle, square, pentagon) to show the fractions of whole, halves, thirds, quarters and fifths.  The pieces and...

Fabric Box #2 contains six matching pairs of white or natural-colour fabric swatches in different textures. Each swatch measures 12 cm x 12 cm.  An excellent accompaniment to Fabric Box #1 (sold separately).  Includes storage box with...

This simple puzzle includes six colourful wood bricks and a two-sided inset board. One side has the smaller shapes placed together to create a larger shape, while the other side sets each piece individually. The inset board measures 28 cm x 10 cm (about...

This simple exercise combines an introduction to numbers, quantity and colour matching at a very basic level for toddlers.  The Ring Counter includes a wooden block with five pegs of different lengths attached, and the numbers 1 through 5 printed...

Cubes and cube roots can be a very difficult math concept to approach, but having a visual aid makes it much easier to teach and to learn.  This material includes one cube and twenty-seven squares for each number from 1 to 9, presented in the...

The Table of Pythagoras material extends the concepts of multiples and squaring in a very visual, interactive way.  The set consists of wooden tiles in the traditional hierarchical colours from 1 to 10, including all of the multiples in between...

This set includes 4 cards showing formulas and patterns for calculating square root. The cards are made of thick, durable plastic in the hierarchical colours, with the largest measuring 25 cm (about 10") square.

This simple exercise in colour recognition and size differentiation is great for toddlers.  Colourful and easy-to-hold, the Cylinder Ladder consists of a wooden board measuring 20 cm square with twenty-five inset holes and twenty-five cylinders in...

The Asia Puzzle Map shows the states of the United States of America in a variety of different colours.  Each laser-cut piece is made of thick laminated ply to resist warping, and has a wooden knob attached for easy grasping.  The map includes...

This set helps to teach the measurement of area in a two-dimensional figure such as a rectangle, triangle or any of their derivative shapes. The set consists of 20 pieces in all, each with a grid pattern silk screened on the yellow board. The pieces...

In this activity, the idea of negative shapes is introduced using three different geometric shapes (sphere, cube and ovoid) along with cups to hold them each and a handy little storage/carrying tray.  Each of the three shapes measures 4.5 cm (about...

The Geometric Solids Montessori material consists of ten solid wood geometric shapes with stands and base cards.  Each shape is crafted from solid beechwood and finished with a blue satin-touch paint and chip-resistant coating.  The three...

Designed for use with the Asia puzzle map, this control chart is unlabeled and is printed on heavy cardstock.  Land areas are shown in white and water areas are blue. Measures 53.5 cm x  40.5 cm (about 21" x 16")

These are the same five base cards which are included with our Geometric Solids set, presented separately in their own lidded storage box.

Construction play is an excellent way to foster creativity, motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. This unique set from Play Toys can help develop those skills in a way that few other toys can, with its interesting shapes, colours, and feel. The set...