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Penguin Balance Math Toy Set

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$13.62 $27.25 In stock

Category: Special Needs Educational Toys

Tactile Activity Set

Learn the fundamentals of weight measurement and progress through multiple levels of math learning with this irresistible set of math toys.  The chunky 3-D numerals are weighted proportionally, so 1 & 2 together will balance with 3, and so on.  The mini penguin figures equal the numeral 1 in weight.  Includes deck of 54 cards with a variety of illustrated balancing activities, including: numeral association / counting / numeral identification / addition.  Penguin balance, 2 balance trays, 10 weighted numerals, 19 mini weighted penguins, 54 activity cards, activity guide.

13” x 6.25” x 3.75” / 33 x 16 x 9.5cm.

from 3 years+  [ a b e ]

Benefits

  • Visualize early math concepts with hands-on 3-dimensional objects
  • The hands-on penguins and numerals allow the child to easily add to or take away from sets, or to rearrange
  • Combining kinesthetic and visual learning will help to reinforce the connections formed in the child's brain, increasing the odds of retaining the learning
  • Learn the concept of balance and the relative values of weights with this math toy set
  • Associating a numeral with weight reinforces the notion of sequential progression and allows for exploration of math operations
  • Practice predicting and experimenting.
  • Develops fine motor dexterity.
  • Promotes early math learning:
    • Weight
    • Counting
    • Addition
    • Subtraction
    • Multiplication
    • Division
  • Introduce other objects for further exploration of weights

Customer Reviews (4.0 / 5 · 1 review)

Grace ★★★★☆

My kid with sensory processing challenges actually enjoys holding the chunky 3-D numerals, which surprised me. The weight comparison is intuitive enough that he gets it, though I wish the levels advanced a bit faster for his age.