Cuisenaire Rods
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Description:

Cuisenaire Rods are a collection of rectangular rods, each of a different color and size. The smallest rod is one centimeter long and the longest rod is 10 centimeters long. Developed 75 years ago by a Belgian teacher Georges Cuisenaire they quickly became a standard classroom tool.

Age Suitability:

• 3 years to adult

Materials:

• solid wood

How they work:
In the system, there are 10 rods measuring 1 cm to 10 cm. Rods of equal length are assigned the same colour.

• White rod = 1 cm.
• Red rod = 2 cm.
• Light green rod = 3 cm.
• Lavender rod = 4 cm.
• Yellow rod = 5 cm.
• Dark green rod = 6 cm.
• Black rod = 7 cm.
• Brown rod = 8 cm.
• Blue rod = 9 cm.
• Orange rod = 10 cm.

Cuisenaire Rods use your childs natural inclination to play by demostrating the relationships on which mathematics are based whilst working with fun equipment. There are 10 different coloured rods measuring from 1cm to 10cm with each colour representing a number ie white is 1, red is 2. The relationship between numbers is reinforced by the fact that 2 white (1) rods fit exactly along one red (2) rod. You can start with simple sums how many whites (1) fit onto a orange (10)rod etc.

This is an easy and fun way for children to learn division, subtraction, multiplication and addition but it doesn\'t stop there. As the childs maths understanding grows, they can be used for fractions, measurement and geometry. These rods are a must for any parent wanting to give their child a boost in maths - a vital skill in todays society.

Non Toxic, lead free paint.