Material
-10 pink wooden cubes, differing in length, breadth and height. Varying in size from 1 cubic cm to 1 cubic dm. Smallest cube is 1/10th of largest cube. It is made from high quality, precise and accurate materials. Made with child friendly and child safe paints.
- A small stand on which to keep the tower where it can be seen from at least 3 sides.
Direct purpose:
1. To distinguish size by sight
2. To develop attention and keen observation skills
Indirect purpose:
1. To develop the coordination of movement, vision and touch
2. To prepare for arithmetic education
3. To develop logical thinking skills
Age
3 – 3 1/2 years (After the child has been introduced to a number of Practical Life Exercises.)
Basic Operation:
1, introduce to children to compare the size, weight and color of each cube
2, Give the child an example of using the cubes to make a basic shape of a tower
3, lead the child to build a castle with cubes to practice
4, let the child follow the practice
5, let children play freely, use their imagination, free to put together
