Knobbed Cylinder Blocks Set - Sml 5 cyl each block Beechwood - Online Shop

<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"><font size +=1> MONTA Knobbed Cylinder Blocks Set - Sml 5 cyl each block Beechwood<br /> <br> These Cylinder Blocks introduce the younger child to the first stage of visual discrimination of size.<BR><BR>The 4 blocks are just bigger than half size of the traditional unit, measuring 27cm in length and same Width at 6.7cm and height at 8cm each containing 5 cylinders with knobs, each cylinder fitting into its respective hole.<BR><BR>Block 1: The cylinders vary in two dimensions: <BR>The diameter increases from 1cm to 5.5cm<BR>The height remains constant at 5.5cm<BR><BR>Block 2: The cylinders vary in three dimensions: <BR>The diameter increases from 1c, to 5.5cm<BR>The height increases from 1cm to 5.5cm<BR><BR>Block 3: The cylinders vary in three dimensions: <BR>The diameter increases from 1cm to 5.5cm<BR>The height decreases from 1cm to 5.5cm<BR><BR>Block 4: The cylinders vary in one dimension: <BR>The diameter remains the same.<BR>The height increases from 1cm to 5.5cm<BR><BR>Purposes<BR><BR>Direct <BR>Visual discrimination of dimensions.<BR><BR>Indirect <BR>- Preparation for writing; coordination of the fingers used to hold the pencil.<BR>Refinement of voluntary movement. The child will be able to fit the cylinders with one precise movement.<BR>- Preparation for mathematics.<BR> <br /><br> Montessori Knobbed Cylinder Blocks - Beechwood<br> <a href="/MONTA/allpg.htm"> goto our ALL PRODUCT page. </a></FONT>  </BODY>