Fraction skittles

Your children are introduced to fractions with these montessori fraction skittles. The cones represent simple fractions as 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1/1. The individual cone parts (fractions) have different colours and fit together only in the same colour.

Usage:
First show the child the whole 1/1 skittle then show how two halves 1/2 make a whole. After that the thirds 1/3 and 1/4 quarters. The same can later be done in reverse.

Age recommendation:
From 6 years

Learning objectives:
Word lessons for fractions
Representation of fractions
Equivalence of fractions
 
Self-correction:
By colour and building whole skittles
 
Material / size:
11-piece set consisting of 4 wooden (partly painted) cones / skittles and a wooden platform
Platform 33 x 8 x 1.5 cm
Skittle / cone base diameter approx. 5.5 cm, height approx. 12 cm

Environment & Safety: 
Quality wood from environmentally friendly plantations
CE tested, testing protocols for SGS EN71 and DIN