This basic montessori material contains 2 boxes of spindles representing the digits 1-9. The spindles show how symbols represent a certain quantity of separate objects as each spindle represents one "item".  Importantly, the "0" compartment shows how the number zero is empty, i.e. "nothing". This is of great help in the understanding of the concept of that number.

Age recommendation:
From 4 years

Learning objectives:
Acquaintance with numerical quantities
Learning the sequence of digits
Introduction of zero

Self-correction:
No spindles must be left over when all have been correctly placed.

Materials used: 
The whole pack and boxes containes 45 spindles which are made of varnished wood.

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

NB: Available from approx. end of May 2016