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Table of Contents

EARLY CHILDHOOD 3
Fun2 Play System 4

Water and Sand Play 12

Active Play 22

Manipulatives 30

Mathematics 48

Mirrors 56

Art & Craft 58

MATHEMATICS 63
Number 67

Geometry 104

Measurement 121

Probability 133

Dr Paul Swan Books 136

CLASSROOM
RESOURCES 141

MORE ABOUT EDX 145

www.edxeducation.com
 is an international supplier of quality educational products
Edx Education and teaching materials to customers in more than 90
countries. We have been involved in the education market for over 30 years.

We design and develop innovative and quality educational products for a broad
range of markets including early childhood, kindergartens, and primary schools.
Manufacturing in Asia to strict quality requirements, all products are tested for
compliance with EN71, ASTM and CPSIA standards and regulations. Our products
and services include:
• maths manipulatives, early childhood active play, and art & craft accessories
• private branding for customers
• OEM projects for customers

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ISO 9001 - In 2012 Edx achieved ISO 9001 accreditation, further

demonstrating our commitment to providing quality products and
services to our customers.
New products – More than 30 new products are included in our 2019 range.

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with the aim of being carbon neutral. We have reduced our carbon footprint through
reusing, recycling, improving energy management, and improving house-keeping
practices. We are also working with suppliers in promoting energy conservation,
improving manufacturing efficiencies and in recycling.

We are a unique company operating in Asia, as we have both the experience of

manufacturing in the Far East, and also an understanding of the education industry
and customer requirements. Our head office is in Taiwan, and we have sales and
marketing representatives in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
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Fun Play System
Water & Sand Play
Active Play
Manipulatives
Mathematics
Mirrors
Art & Craft

EARLY CHILDHOOD
4 EARLY CHILDHOOD fun2 play system

Fun2 Play System

• Multifunctional
A multi-purpose activities’ tray which can be used for sand & water play, light box,
art & craft, planting...etc. Children can explore, discover and learn through Fun2 Play activities.
• Mobility
Made of durable plastic material, easy to move indoors and outdoors, you can make different
combinations for different needs.
• Compact design
Compact design for limited space.

Activity stand is a recommended add-on, the Fun2 Play Tray can be placed under
the stand as a storage tray. Well designed folding frame for easy storage.
• Easy to clean
Drainage hole at the bottom of Activity Tray, easy to clean and drain.
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Fun2 Play System

Fun2 Play System has 3 components

Fun2 Play Activity Tray

Fun2 Play Activity Stand

Fun2 Play Tray

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Fun2 Play Trays

Fun2 Play Tray

Tray measures 50cm square, 3.5cm deep

50cm
66115 Infinite black 66116 Lake blue 66117 Field green 66118 Sunrise orange
661151 Infinite black, 4pcs
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Fun2 Play Activity Trays

+
Fun2 Play Activity Tray
Activity tray measures 58cm square, 23cm deep

66109 Crystal clear tray, clear lid (play tray)

66110 Lake blue tray, 66112 Volcano gray tray, 66113 Volcano gray tray, 66114 Volcano gray tray,
lake blue lid (play tray) lake blue lid (play tray) field green lid (play tray) sunrise orange lid (play tray)

Fun2 Play Activity Stand

Metal folding stand with two casters
66106 40cm high
66107 48.5cm high
66108 58cm high

*Lids may be used

as a storage shelf.
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Fun2 Play System Accessories

+ +

Fun2 Play Jumbo Geo Peg Set

Fun2 Geo Pegboard 66136 Children love playing with these large pegs and
661194 Foam, 50cm square, compatible developing their fine motor skills via pushing and pulling pegs,
with 39492, 39496 and 39495C on page 47. stacking pegs, and building tracks. Also, a great material for
sorting & patterning for young children. Set includes 36 Geo
Pegs in 3 shapes and 6 colors, one Fun2 Geo Pegboard,
measures 50cm square and one Fun2 Play Tray (infinite black).

Fun2 Linking Cube Baseboard

661195 Foam, 50cm square when 9pcs
joined together, road map printed on
one side, compatible with EDX Linking
Cubes and bricks on page 30 to 32.
*Linking Cubes are not included.

+ Fun2 Rectangular
Mirrors Set
661192 Three flexible PC
mirrors, 1pc x 50 x 30cm,
2pcs x 45 x 30cm, 0.5mm
thickness.

Fun2 Acrylic Mirror

661193 50cm square pc
2
mirror, Fits on Fun Play Tray.
0.5mm thickness.
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Fun2 Messy Trays

Fun2 Messy Tray is an activity tray for sensory drawing, loose parts play,
and organising and storing small beads. Designed to easily pour liquids or
solids such as beads.

Fun2 Messy Tray

Tray measures 25cm square, 2.5cm deep.

77035 25 x 25 x 2.5cm, 4 colors, 4 trays.

77032 25 x 25 x 2.5cm, 77033 25 x 25 x 2.5cm, 77034 25 x 25 x 2.5cm,

volcano gray, 4 trays. lakeblue, 4 trays. infinite black, 4pcs.
10 EARLY CHILDHOOD light box accessories

Light Box Accessories

Transparent Junior Color Paddles

13228J Early construction and manipulative 39160 Children will explore mixing colors
set, ideal for developing fine motor skills. No with these color paddles. Paddles are in
small parts, 3 shapes, 6 clear colors, 36pcs, in 6 colors, 8 x 14cm long. 6 colors, 6pcs.
a clear PET jar.

Transparent Small Buttons +

13822J Bright clear buttons in 11 shapes Transparent Large Buttons
with assorted colors, each measures from 13833J A big, colorful assortment of clear
16mm to 25mm dia., a pack of 260g in a buttons in size 41mm to 50mm dia., a pack of
clear PET jar. 260g in a clear PET jar.
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Light Box Accessories

Transparent Counters Transparent Tiles

13432J Clear round counters mixed 6 colors, 13442J Clear tiles mixed 6 colors, 100 of
200 of 25mm counters & 300 of 19mm counters, 25mm counters & 200 of 19mm counters,
total 500pcs in a clear PET jar. total 300pcs in a clear PET jar.

Transparent Attribute Blocks Transparent Pattern Blocks

19532J A set contains 5 shapes in 3 colors & 22108J 120pcs, in a clear PET jar.
2 sizes. The large square measures 5.5cm. 2 sets,
60pcs in a clear PET jar.

Transparent Letters and Numbers Set

Transparent Numbers Set 56500J Plastic uppercase let ters of the
56504J Plastic number 0-9 that are ideal alphabet that are ideal for developing letter
for number recognition, counting, and recognition, and for learning the order of the
sequencing. Made from quality transparent alphabet. Made from qualit y transparent
plastic, 5cm high, 4 sets, total 40pcs in clear plastic, 5cm high, 26 uppercase letters and
PET jar. number 0-9, total 36pcs in clear PET jar.
12 EARLY CHILDHOOD water and sand play

Water Play

Children develop important skills through water and sand play:

• Physical development (fine and gross motor skills) - scooping and pouring of water
and sand assists children in developing hand-eye co-ordination and also in
developing their hand and arm muscles.
• Social – children learn to work together and share, and to use their new vocabulary
in communicating with each other.
• Mathematics and science – allowing children to explore and understand basic
mathematics and science concepts such as gravity, floating and sinking,
and measuring.
• Language – provides an opportunity for children to expand their vocabulary
through learning the names of the various apparatus used (eg funnel,
scoop, sieve, bucket, spade, hose etc) and in learning the basic mathe
matics and science concepts (eg more/less, larger/smaller, equal, empty/
full, heavy/ ligh etc).

Please note that children must be closely supervised when playing with water.

Circular Sand and Water Tray

Water tight screw-in plug

Circular
Sand and Water Tray
66050 Designed with
multiple interior levels and
slopes to allow children to
explore many different
activities. Constructed
of strong durable plastic,
with a heavy duty steel
tubular frame. Comes
with a plastic molded lid.
Dimensions 75cm diameter,
*Toys are not included. height 58cm.
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Desk Top Water Trays

Desk Top Water Trays

These stackable sand and water trays are ideal for
early childhood centers and
classrooms with limited space. Size W50 x L70 x H15cm.
66090 Translucent
*Toys are not included. 66094 Red, blue, yellow and green, 4 color set.

Desk Top Water Tray Stand

66099 Folding sturdy steel frame with a nylon shelf
and two casters to allow easy movement around the
classroom. Fits our Desk Top Sand and Water Trays.
Frame measures 58cm high and 48 x 70cm long.
*Tray is not included.
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Super Water Tray

*Toys are not included.

Super Water Tray Set

66016 Set includes a clear sand & water tray measuring 110cm x 60.5cm x 21.5cm deep, sliding
shelf, 58cm high tubular steel frame, sturdy lid which can also be used as a storage shelf under the
water tray, activity frame measuring 127cm x 73cm.

Water Play Activity Frame

Explore sand and water activities with our specially designed steel activity frame. There
are hooks on the side and the top of the sturdy frame to hang buckets, jugs, watering
cans, and spray bottles. The frame fits securely onto our large Sand & Water Play Trays.

Water Play Activity

Frame
66100 Frame measures
127 x 73cm, for clear water
tray 66010 and 66011.

* Tray, stand and sand toys are not included.

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Sand & Water Tray

Sand & Water Tray

66010 Clear, 40cm high
66011 Clear, 58cm high

*Toys are not included.

This strong and versatile plastic play tray features a water release plug in
the bottom for easy discharge. Includes a strong tubular frame fitted with
two lockable casters for easy movement. The tray measures 110 x 60.5 x
21.5 cm deep, and weight 8 kgs (toys not included). The colored tubular
steel frame is designed to hold the Sand and Water Play tray. Two heights
of frame are available, 40cm and 58cm. Sturdy plastic lid cover included.

*Toys are not included. *Toys are not included.

Sand & Water Tray Sand & Water Tray

66030 Blue, 40cm high 66020 Red, 40cm high
66031 Blue, 58cm high 66021 Red, 58cm high
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Activity Water Tray

Activity Water Tray

66060 This large activity water table features two basins for water, deep and shallow. Deep side
provides large play space for a variety of different activities, there are two clear locks between
shallow and deep basins which allow children to experiment with transferring floating objects
between the deep and the shallow basins. Water wheel,
steps, locks and ramp designs give different ways for children
to observe and play, also to further develop their emotional,
social, physical and cognitive skills. The tray is designed for
easy drainage, made from durable plastic. Tray measures
L132cm x W77cm x D32cm, height 58cm.
*Toys are not included.

Ramp Water Wheel Steps

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Water Tray Accessories

Float or Sink Fun

66360 Classroom set includes a bowl and a tug, wooden and plastic geo solids, geo volume
solids, foam and plastic cubes, transparent pattern blocks, plastic stacking masses and counters,
animal counters in different sizes. Encourage children to predict an object's ability to sink or float
by observing its physical attributes. Children will have fun sorting these objects into groups of
floaters and sinkers.

*Toys and water tray are not included.

Sliding Shelf *Toys and water tray are not included.

66025 Sliding shelf for storing buckets,
scoops, water wheels and other water tray Water Tray Mirrors
accessories, with three holes to fit small
66324 Designed for children to further
plastic hoses and funnels. Suitable for all observe and explore during water play. Set
large Edx clear, blue, red water trays and includes 3 acrylic mirrors, 30cm x 45cm, 2mm
2
Fun Play Activity Tray. Measures 20cm x thick, with rounded corners. Mirrors may be
60cm, and made from strong clear plastic. used in water trays for up to 4 hours per day.
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Water and Sand Tool Kits

Unlimited Water Play Tube Set

66354 A set of various sized tubes, jugs,
syringes and funnels is great for children to
explore water play. Fun and imagination
is unlimited. Set includes 2x flexible tubes
(30mm dia.,130cm long), 1x flexible tube
(18.8mm dia., 400cm long), 1x hose (9.5mm
dia., 300cm long), 1x squeeze pump (60cm
long), 2x large syringes (70ml), 1x jumbo
funnel, 1x small funnel, and 3x jugs, total
12pcs.

Messy Play Tool Set

66353 This Messy Play Tool Set is great to
encourge children to play with sand, water,
putty etc. Children will enjoy using different
tools to experiment with different materials
and improve their motor skills by pouring,
gripping, scooping, cutting, and shaking.
Set includes 4 plastic and metal sieves, bowl
with handle, 5 cups, 2 shaking bottles, 2
tweezers, and a dough tool set, total 20pcs.

Garden Tool Set

66460 Gardening is perfect for providing exploring
and thinking activities, communication and well-being
in an early years setting. It also promotes motor skill ac-
tivities for children and provides children with oppor-
tunities to learn about caring for, and respecting, the
environment around them. Set includes 3-piece large
set and 3-piece small set and one bucket.
(Planting pots not included)
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Water and Sand Tool Kits

Large Water and Sand Tool Set

66348 This sand and water tool set contains everything needed for creating a fun sand
and water play set, including shovels, scoops, rakes, claws, sieves, buckets, watering can,
water wheels and sand molds, 66pcs in a set.

Classroom Water Play Tool Set

Classroom Sand Play Tool Set 66351 Our classroom water play set is packed
66356 All of our sand tools are excellent for with a great selection of water tools that allow
indoor or outdoor use, designed specially young children to expand and experience
for children’s small hands and made of dura- more water activities. All of our tools are
ble high impact plastic for long life use. The designed for children’s small hands and are
set contains 30pcs. extremely easy to use. The set contains 27pcs.
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Water and Sand Toys

Our water and sand toys are made of high quality durable plastic and are
designed to keep children busy exploring their water and sand play for hours.

Claw Sand Scoop Half Scoop

Rake Medium Shovel Large Shovel 66306 22cm 66303 25.5cm 66304 21cm
66305 40cm 66302 38cm 66301 50cm

Sieve Shape Sand Mold Set

with Handles Red Bucket 66202 Made of durable plastic, the set
66307 17.5cm Watering Can 66308 17cm includes 8 different shapes that help children
dia. x W23.5cm 66310 18cm high dia., 17cm high explore while playing with sand tables. Set
contains 16 pieces.

Water Wheel
66311 Made of high density
plastic with valve and smooth
running wheel. 13.5 x 14.5cm
base, 23cm high.

Number &
Operations Sand Mold Set
66201 Made of durable plastic, this set
of number and operations sand molds are
great to encourage children to explore early
years numeracy while playing with sand
tables. Set includes 26 pieces.

Stacking Sand Molds

66206 These stackable sand molds have holes in each Tugs
piece which can be used for observing the flow of water 66312 Boats are a must for water play, our
or sand, to build a sand light house or castle, or for simple tug boat is made of durable plastic in bright
stacking & nesting. Measures 10cm square, H 7cm for the colors, measure L14cm x W8cm x D4cm. 3
largest piece, pack of 4. colors, 3pcs.
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Water and Sand Toys

Measuring Spoons
25074 A colorful set of
6 measuring spoons that
make a great addition to
any sand and water kit.

Sand & Water Play Jugs

66316 Three different size pouring jugs made of
Measuring Cups flexible high impact plastic. With there large handles
25076 Made of colorful high impact plastic they are easy and lots of fun for young children to ex-
this set of nesting measuring cups work well plore sand and water play. Jugs are designed to nest
with young children exploring with sand and inside of the largest one making storage easy. 250mL,
water activities. Set of 5 different size spoons. 500mL & 1000mL, 3pcs in a set.

Pipette
66318 These large water blasting
Pipettes allow children to experiment
with sucking water up and squirting Funnel
in other areas of their water tray, 66314 Made of durable plastic
designed for young children with a with a large handle for young
soft squeeze ball and extremely du- children, our new funnel is a great
rable for long lasting fun. Measures addition for sand and water play.
W3.5cm x 22.5cm long. 10.5 x 6.5cm, 14cm long.

Spray and Pump Bottles

Our spray and pump bottles add new experiences
to any classroom water activity set. The spray bot-
tle has a adjustable nozzle and the pump bottle
can be locked closed for safe storage.
66320 Spray Bottle 66321 Pump Bottle

Plastic Hose
66322 PVC transparent hose,
ID 1/2”, 2mm thick, 3m.
66323 PVC transparent hose,
ID 1/4”, 1.5mm thick, 1m.
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+
Balance and Co-ordination

Step-a-Stumps
63072 Our Step-a-Stumps set consists of three different size tree stumps,
small stump 22cm x 21cm, 10cm high, medium stump 26cm x 24cm, 11.2cm
high, and a large stump 28.8cm x 28cm, 13.3cm high. Each of these tree
stump shapes is made of durable plastic with soft non-slip surface rings
that allow the children to safely experience balance and gain their
confidence as they jump from tree stump to tree stump. 6pcs in a set.

Step-a-Leaves
63085 Our set of six bright colored leaves
are great for children to experience a walk
through the forest. Each leaf is made of
soft plastic with non- slip surface vanes,
each leaf is 26cm x 18.7cm, 5mm high. As
the leaves can be arranged in a variety of
different combinations, they are a great
tool to develop gross motor skills.

Step-a-Trails
63082 Our Step-a-Trails are excellent balance beams to coordinate children’s gross motor, balance
and muscle development control. The Step-a-Trails set consists of 2 Y log shapes that are 46cm long x
37.4cm wide and 6.4cm high, 8 straight log shapes that are 48cm long x 13.6cm wide and 6.4cm high.
These two different shapes are made of durable molded plastic with soft non-slip lines to allow the
children to walk and balance the winding log trails safely. All the fun of a traditional balance beam
with the excitement of creating a variety of different log trail combinations.
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+

Step-A-Forest

Create your own

playground in the forest

Step-a-Forest Set
63092 6 stumps, 10 trails and 6 leaves, 2 nylon carry bags included.

Practical store &

carry nylon bags
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Balance and Co-ordination

Balancing Path
63702 This balancing path consists of 28 detachable pieces in 6
colors which can be slotted together to form variety walking path
with 4 connectors. Made of high density plastic with non-slip
surface. Each piece measures W5cm x L29cm x H10cm.

Circular path Curved path

Solid slotting

X4

Square path
X 12

X 12

Build many different paths by combining the straight and curved paths.
Great activity for developing children’s gross motor skills.
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Balance and Co-ordination

Step-a-StonesTM
63050 30cm dia. base, 13cm high, 6pcs with ropes.
Sturdy flat-topped plastic ‘stones’ are connected
with ropes which may be adjusted. Each stone has
a pimpled platform top to help prevent slipping.
Children will gain confidence and improve balance
as they progress from stepping on each stone over
short gaps to jumping over longer gaps.
Made from strong polypropylene, stones can support
an adult’s weight. Extra sets may be added to form
longer trails. Size : platform top 22cm diameter, base
30cm diameter, 13cm high. Includes 6 stones in one
set.

Non-slip pimpled surface Non-slip base

Step-a-LogsTM
63020 50cm long, 14cm wide base, 6pcs with ropes. Correct balance and direction are skills
developed in this gross motor activity. Gaining confidence and a sense of achievement result from
improved co-ordination, balance and correct movement.

Two ramps enable easy access for children to walk one foot in front of the
other on the various balance platforms. These stepping logs provide another
dimension to balance and co-ordination. Each log has a ribbed top platform
to help prevent slipping. The logs are connected with rope, which may be ad-
justed to different lengths for different combinations and degrees of difficulty.

Made from strong polypropylene, these logs can easily support an adult’s
weight. Extra sets can be added to form longer
log trails. Each log platform measures 50 cm long x 10 cm
wide x 10 cm high. Total length measures 4.42 meters. In-
cludes 6 logs in one set.
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Balance and Co-ordination

+
Hand & Foot Marks Activity Set
63525 Create routes for others to follow
with these soft non-slip hand marks
and foot marks set. Routes can also be
mapped. Children will develop gross
motor skills (balance and co-ordination)
and also learn about spatial awareness.
Set of 12 hand marks and 12 foot marks
with 6 pairs of each in 6 colors, 24pcs with
2 foam dice, packaged in a cotton bag.

2 foam dice included

Suprrr Scoot
Our brightly colored scooters are great for developing children’s
balancing skills. They are made of solid steel, hi-impact polypropylene
with durable EVA foam tires. Each scooter
measures W20cm x L81cm x H68cm. Weight
limit 50kgs.

69081 Suprrr Scoot - Red

69082 Suprrr Scoot - Blue
69083 Suprrr Scoot - Yellow
69084 Suprrr Scoot - Green

Traffic Sign Set

69110 These road signs are designed light
weight, easy assembly and carry for indoor
use, an excellent teaching aid to help
children recognise actual road signs. Stop
sign measures approximately 70 cm high.
Made of sturdy plastic, minimal assembly
required. They can be used in walking,
running and biking activities.

Traffic Cones
62510 22cm, 5 colors, 10pcs. A set of ten
colorful, water and soil resistant traffic
cones.
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Wheelies

+
24m
Go Wheelie
This Australian designed play wheel is fun and safe
for children from ages 3 to 7. Will stimulate every
child’s imagination through encouraging roleplay,
and developing balancing, co-ordination and
communication skills. Great for indoor and
outdoor play.
63030 Measures 70cm high.
63032 Measures 60cm high.

63032

63030

Whizzy Dizzy
294201 Hours and hours of entertainment for ages 3 and
up. Great for developing gross motor skills and improving
hand-eye co-ordination. Healthy exercise and great fun.
Measures 55cm in diameter, and 30cm high. Max weight
45kg.

Suprrr Wheelie
63034 Chunky metal framed Wheelie
with hi-impact plastic mudguard and a
hard wearing wheel and tire. Ideal for
developing balancing, co-ordination and
communication skills, and for encouraging
roleplay. Suitable for indoor and outdoor
use. Measures 68cm high.
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Co-ordination

23 cm

8 cm

Swing-N-Catch Cups Number Skittles

63061 A simple classic game is great for 26300 Develop gross motor skills while at the
developing hand-eye co-ordination. 6 colors, same time improving basic mathematics skills.
6 pairs. Fun activity for students and teachers. 10 skittles
and 2 balls in a vinyl carry bag. Skittle measures
23cm, ball measures 8cm dia. Teacher activity
Guide included.

Ankle Hoops
63062 An ideal game for developing jumping
skills and co-ordination. 6 colors, set of 6.

Hopping Sacks
Balancing Ball 62701 Strong plastic sacks with
63042 Durable plastic flat bottoms, two handles and
wands, with colorful plastic super strong stitched seams. Set
balls. 34cm long wand, 70mm of 4 colors. Each sack measures
ball. Set of 4, 4 colors. 23 x 23 x 55cm.
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Bean Bags

Bean Bags 1 - 20
Number/Dot Bean Bags 61074 Children will have fun throwing the bean
61072 Colorful 10cm bean bags offer bags while learning the numbers 1 to 20. Set includes
many options for learning and play. Great 20 bean bags in 5 colors and a cotton bag.
for developing gross motor skills. Number
1 - 10 in 5 colors and 10pcs in cotton bag.

Joey Jump
Alphabet Bean Bags 61240 Place the bean bag on the end and stomp
61085 Colorful 10cm bean bags offer on the other end. The bean bag will fly into the air
many opportunities for learning and play. ready to catch. Made of durable strong plastic and
Great for developing gross motor skills. includes 2 bean bags. Joey Jump platform is 70cm
5 colors and 26pcs in a set. (28") long.

Square Bean Bags Color Bean Bags Shape Bean Bags

61020 For children aged 61100 8 colors and 8 pcs 61090 4 shapes, 4 colors and 3 for
3 - 7 years. 12 x 12cm, 4 in a set. Measures 10cm each shape, 12pcs in a set. Round
colors, 4pcs. square. bean bag measures 13.5cm dia.
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Brick Construction Set

Edx brick

Brick Classroom Construction Set

12136C Classroom construction set using the new Edx brick which is compatible with all
Edx 2cm linking cubes. Children are only limited by their imagination in building bridges,
animals, houses, robots, wind turbines. Set includes 300 x bricks (2cm x 2cm x 4cm) in 5
colors, 60 x 2cm linking cubes in 2 colors, 10 x open cubes, 50 x quadrants in 5 colors, 50
x triangles in 5 colors, 80 rods in 2 colors and 28 x 2-sided activity cards in sturdy storage
container.

Quadrant Cube Triangle

Animal Construction Set
12142 Set includes 50 x bricks (2cm x 2cm x 4cm) in 5 colors, 50 x 2cm linking cubes in 5 colors,
24 x quadrants, 24 x triangles, 20 rods , 2 x open cubes and 14 2-sided activity cards.
 manipulatives - construction EARLY CHILDHOOD 31

Linking Cubes

The creative possibilities are endless with this monster pack. Designed to be
virtually unbreakable, these blocks will easily meet the rigours of the classroom.

Quadrant Cube Triangle

Linking Cube Classroom Set

12134C Set includes 500 blocks in 10 bright colors, comprising 400 cubes, 50 triangles, 50
quadrants, 4 base boards and 42 x 2-sided activity cards in sturdy storage container. Cube
measures 2cm square.

2cm Linking Cubes

10 colors. The creative possibilities are endless with
these cubes. Designed to be virtually unbreakable,
these blocks will easily meet the rigours of the
classroom.
12010 100pcs
12011 500pcs
12012 1000pcs
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Theme Park Construction Set

12126 Set includes 215 x 2cm linking cubes in 8 colors, 3 x open cubes, 41 x triangles in 5
colors, 51 x quadrants in 5 colors, 40 x rods in 2 colors and 14 x 2-sided activity cards.

Shape

Quantity x10 x10 x4 x8 x4 x4 x5

Shape

Quantity x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1

Animal Fun Building Blocks

50270 This bulding block set contains 60pcs, including 6 different shaped blocks, animal
blocks and 5 wheels to enable the construction of a good variety of models.
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Hollow Blocks

40 cm

10 cm

20 cm

Shape

Quantity x4 x8 x4 x2 x2 x8

Dimensions (cm) 10 x 10 x 10 10 x 10 x 20 10 x 20 x 20 10 x 20 x 40 20 x 1.5 x 40 10 x 1.5 x 40

Hollow Blocks
50310 Our large wooden hollow blocks are an ideal construction set for young children.
Suitable for open-ended role play in both indoor and outdoor activities. Made of high
quality beech hardwood, with a smooth sanded finish. Set of 28 wooden blocks, with 6
different shapes. Blocks have a 10cm or 20cm base, with the largest block being 40cm in
height.
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Foam Blocks
55010 Super set of multi-colored foam
blocks to build castles, bridges, forts
and skyscrapers. They are also ideal for
water play. Just wet them and they stick
to tiles as well as to each other. 4 colors.
4cm thick. Set of 68pcs.

Foam Blocks
55012 Super set of wood colored foam
blocks to build castles, bridges, forts and
skyscrapers. They are also ideal for
water play. Just wet them and they stick
to tiles as well as to each other, 4cm
thick, 68pcs.

Building Blocks
50330 Wooden construction set comprising
200 uniform sized wooden blocks, allowing
children to explore their imagination in
building a wide range of structures. Made
of light weight pine wood, each piece
measures 117mm x 23.4mm x 7.8mm.
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21365C Improve fine motor skills and develop creative thinking

skills with this new construction set. 10 different length flexible sticks
that snap together. The set includes 200 flexible plastic sticks, and 30
x 2-sided activity cards. An ideal hands-on manipulative for children
from 3 to 99! Sizes range from 2.5cm to 15cm.
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GeoFun
40100 Learn sorting, counting and patterning with these geometric shaped colorful beads.
Ideal for developing fine motor skills. Set includes 36 beads in 6 geometric shapes and 6
colors, 2 stands, 6 rods, and 10 x 2-sided activity cards.

Transport Linking Blocks

50300 These safe and colorfully designed
transport linking blocks are great for toddlers
to develop their motor skills. 3 shapes, 4 colors,
36pcs. Each block measures approx. 8 x 4cm.

Shape Blocks Activity Set

22232 Children will enjoy matching the
various shapes to the designs on the activity
cards. Set includes 6 shapes in 6 colors, 160
blocks, and 8 x 2-sided activity cards.
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Tactile Shells
15205 These specially designed Sea Shells have 6 different tactile surfaces and come in 3
sizes, and are made of natural FPC eco-friendly material. Children will love to touch and feel
these shells. Also ideal to teach early number concepts, such as sorting, matching,
comparing, sequencing, patterning, and counting. Set includes 6 different tactile shells in 3
sizes, 2 of each, 36pcs.

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Linking Rocks
50303 These interlocking rocks are great
to keep young children busy and also
improve their fine motor skills. Rocks are in
2 sizes and 4 colors. Great tool for color
sor ting, s ize sor ting, comparing,
sequencing and counting activities.Set
includes 16pcs in 2 sizes and 4 colors.

Linking Fruit
50306 These interlocking fruit have 3
different tactile surfaces. Ideal material for
young children to play tactile sorting and
matching, color sor ting, sequencing,
patterning, imaginative play and counting.
Set includes 18pcs in 3 shapes and 3 colors.
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Skeletal Starter Geo Set

21372C Construction set
which will improve children’s
fine motor skills, as well as
develop their creative and
problem solving skills. Build
two and three dimensional
structures. Introduces
children to basic geometric
shapes. Set includes 80
sticks in 4 sizes and 4 colors,
40 connecting balls in two
colors, 24 quarter circles,
and 20 x 2-sided activity
cards, in sturdy container.

+ +

Nuts & Bolts Nuts & Bolts with Foam Bug Boards

These easy-to-hold, large size nuts & bolts are 50168 Pack of 32 Nuts & Bolts with four color
made from sturdy pla stic, durable for foam bug boards. There are holes with 4
classroom use. Ideal for children to develop different diameter for 4 different bolts. One
fine motor skills. 6cm, 4 shapes, 4 colors. side printed with bolt shape and the opposite
50161C 32pcs in plastic container side is blank for two levels of difficulty.
50160 64pcs

Nuts & Bolts Activity Set

50158 Improve fine motor
skills as well as learn about
colors, shapes and numbers.
Set includes 32 nuts & bolts
a n d 12 d u ra b l e p l a s t i c
activity cards. Card size
21cm x 24cm.
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Develop fine motor skills

Develop patterning and sequencing skills

Develop creative design skills

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Classroom Set
13226C Our Rainbow Pebbles classroom set is a construction and early mathematics
manipulative, and is ideal for developing fine motor skills, and for counting, sorting and
creative design activities. Set includes 252 pebbles assorted with 6 sizes and 6 colors, 47
activity cards and 3 spinners in sturdy storage container.

Activity Set
13206 Early mathematics and construction manipulative. Set includes 48 pebbles in 4 sizes
and 6 colors, with 12 x 2-sided A4 activity cards.
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construction and early mathematics
manipulative. Ideal for developing fine motor
skills, and for counting, sorting and creative
design. Set includes 36 pebbles in 6 sizes and
6 colors, and 20 activity cards in a sturdy
plastic container.

13208 Set includes 36 pebbles in 6 sizes and

6 colors, and 20 activity cards in colored box.

28028 Please refer to Dr Paul Swan books on pages 136 to 140.

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13209 Early construction

and manipulative set, deal
for developing fine motor
skills. 3 shapes, 6 bright
colors, 36pcs, with
8 x 2-sided A4 activity cards.

bright colors earth colors

Junior Junior
13227J 6 bright colors, 3 shapes, 36pcs, 13229J 6 earth colors, 3 shapes, 36pcs,
in a clear PET jar. in a clear PET jar.
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New FPC Eco-friendly material

These Junior Rainbow Pebbles are made
from FPC (Fibre Particulate Composite) which
replaces plastic as the raw material.

FPC is 100% made from agricultural waste

– rice stems and rice husks. FPC has many
advantages:
• Breaks down in the environment
• Produces zero pollution with large savings
in energy and water usage during the
manufacture of the FPC raw material
• Fully recyclable

Junior
15200 "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein
These Junior Rainbow Pebbles are made of natural FPC material, with each pebble having it's
own unique natural grain. the 2-double sided activity cards are designed in natural color tones
to match the pebbles. Set includes Junior Pebbles in 3 shapes, 6 colors, 36pcs with 8 x 2-sided
activity cards.

Transparent Junior
13228J Early construction and manipulative
set, ideal for developing fine motor skills. No
small parts, 3 shapes, 6 clear colors, 36pcs, in
a clear PET jar.
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Lacing

Lacing Wild Animals

42020 Hippopotamus, monkey, rhinoceros, giraffe, elephant and lion. 3 colors, 6pcs, 18 laces.

Lacing Animals
42010 Bear, dog & duck,
3 colors, 9pcs, 27 laces.

Lacing Shoe
40311 Lacing shoe is a great fun way to teach
young children the manipulative skills of tying
their own laces. Made of thick durable wipe-
clean plastic. Shoe measures 210 x 100mm with
80cm long lace.
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Lacing Beads

Abacus Beads
40030 Plastic, 25mm, 5 colors, 200pcs, 6
laces. These abacus beads are perfect to Wooden Lacing Beads 3 shapes, 4
teach children basic mathematical skills colors, 2 laces. Develop motor, counting,
counting, sor ting, measuring, addition, sequencing & color recognition skills with
subtraction. Heavy duty beads in 5 bright these colorful wooden beads.
colors, each bead measures 25mm diameter. 40120 33mm, 36pcs 40130 45mm, 24pcs

Wooden Lacing Beads

40110 22mm, 3 shapes, 6 colors,
108pcs, 2 laces. Develop motor,
counting, sequencing & color
recognition skills with these colorful
wooden beads.

Cotton Reels
40210 Plastic cotton reels in 4 colors are per-
fect for lacing and patterning activities. Each
reel stands 3cm tall. 80pcs in a set with 6 laces.

Giant
Lacing Beads
40080J 35mm,
4 shapes, 6 colors,
48pcs, 6 x 65cm
laces.

Attribute Beads
40150C 3 sizes, 4 shapes, 6 colors, 55cm
lace X 2, 144pcs in plastic container.
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Lacing

Sequencing Buttons
41031J Develop fine motor
skills, and sequencing skills.
5 sizes, 6 colors, 30pcs. Size:
35-75mm. 6 smile laces.

Attribute Lacing Buttons

41014C Multi-purpose manipulative -
sorting and classifying by attributes (shape,
s i ze, c o l o r, h o l e s) , s e q u e n c i n g a n d
patterning, and learning geometric shapes.
Set comprises 3 shapes, 2 sizes, 4 colors, 2
different holes, 48pcs and 4 laces in a sturdy
container.

Attribute Lacing Buttons

41015 These attribute buttons are ideal for
sorting and classifying by different attributes -
color, shape, size and number of holes.
Set comprises 48 buttons in 3 shapes, 2 sizes, 4
colors, 2 different holes with 4 laces and 10 x
2-sided activity cards.
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Pegs and Peg Boards

Pegs and Peg Board Small Pegs Activity Set

39470 Small, 5 bright colorpegs. 1000 39472 Set includes 600 pegs in 6 bright
pegs and 5 white baseboards in a set. colors, 4 clear peg boards, and 15 x 2-sided
Each baseboard measures 16cm square. activity cards.

+ +

Geo Pegs and Peg Board

39492 36 stackable giant pegs in 6 bright colors, 3 Geo Pegs
shapes, with 21cm square base board and 3 laces. 39496 36 stackable giant pegs in 6
Ideal for developing fine motor skills, counting, sort- bright colors, 3 shapes, 21cm square
ing and patterning. Pegs are with hole through the base board and 8 x 2-sided activity
bottom, can be also used for lacing activities. cards.

Geo Pegs Activity Set

39495C Ideal for developing fine motor
skills, and patterning and sequencing,
creative design, addition and subtraction,
and logical reasoning skills. Set includes
4 EVA foam boards that can be joined
together, 144 pegs in 6 colors, 12 laces
and 12 x 2-sided activity cards in a sturdy
plastic container.
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Sorting and Counting

Sorting - principles of sorting:

• carried out according to some criteria eg color, size, shape
• language/vocabulary develops with the sophistication of sorting as more
sorting criteria are used

Counting - principles of counting:

• learn the names of the numbers in correct order

• link number names to objects being counted
• last number counted is the total
• counting can start at any point and in any direction
• eventually children will no longer require objects to count

Counters come in different shapes and sizes, and are an ideal resource to
teach soting and counting.

Shapes - most common counters are circular or square. Other popular counters
are in the form of animals (wild life, farm, pets, sealife, and dinosaurs), fruit, and
transport.

Sizes - most common counters will be 19-25mm.

Colors - the number of different colors in a set of counters is normally 4 or 6.

Most counters are opaque but some may be transparent.

Two-color counters - have one color on one side and a different color on the
other sides. Can be used to teach a range of mathematical concepts -
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, number comparison, place value
etc.

Counters may be used for sorting and classifying. Sorting objectives involve the
use of language to describe the reasoning behind sort.
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Develop language & classification skills

Counting and Sorting Set

15910 This classroom set of counting and sorting manipulatives comes with a large eight
compartment storage tray, student activity cards and a comprehensive teacher’s guide.
The set contains three overhead spinners, number dice, six sorting bowls, color counters,
linking links, pattern blocks, stackable counters, fruit counters, transport counters, farm
animals counters, dinosaur counters, and bug counters. Set contains more than 700 pieces.

No
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First Sorting Kit

15912 The First Sorting kit contains basic shapes, bears and fish, total 132pcs. No small parts!
Safe for young children learning early math, colors, classifing and sorting. Lid included.
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Sorting and Classifying

- the building blocks for logic and reasoning

Farm Animal Counters

13200C 6 farm animals and 6 colors - chicken, cow, duck, horse, pig, and sheep. Six colors
are red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Set of 72pcs in sturdy plastic container.

Children learn valuable

language and classification skills when using these materials.

Wild Animal Counters Dinosaur Counters

13026C 10 wild animals and 6 colors - bear, 13036C 8 dinosaurs and 6 colors - brachio-
camel, elephant, giraffe, gorilla, hippopota- saurus, euoplocephalus, parasaurolophus,
mus, kangaroo, lion, rhinocerous and tiger. pterodactyl, spinosaurus, stegosaurus, tricer-
Six colors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue atops, tyrannosaurus rex. Six colors are red,
and purple. Set of 120pcs in sturdy plastic orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. Set
container. of 128pcs in sturdy plastic container.
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Aquatic Counters
13150C 14 creatures and
6 colors - crab, dolphin,
frog, lobster, octopus, pen-
guin, seal, seahorse, shark,
starfish, stingray, swordfish,
turtle and whale. Six col-
ors are red, orange, yellow,
green, blue and purple.
Set of 84pcs in sturdy plas-
tic container.

Bug Counters
Pet Counters 13180C 12 different bugs and 6 colors. Bugs
13205C 6 pet animals and 6 colors - bird, include ant, butterfly, caterpillar, cockroach,
cat, dog, fish, rabbit and turtle. Six colors are dragon fly, fly, ladybird, locust, rhinoceros bee-
red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. tle, scorpion, spider, and stag beetle. Six col-
Set of 72pcs in sturdy plastic container. ors are red, orange, yellow, green, blue and
purple. Set of 72pcs in sturdy plastic container.

Backpack Bear Counters

13100C In 3 different heights
and 6 colors. Bears weigh 4g,
8g and 12g, six colors are red,
orange, yellow, green, blue
and purple. Set of 96 pcs com-
prises 48 x 4g, 24 x 8g, 24 x 12g,
in sturdy plastic container.
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Vegetable Counters Fruit Counters

13130C 6 different vegetables and 6 colors 13120C 6 different fruits and 6 colors -
- capsicum, carrot, corn, garlic, eggplant apple, banana, orange, blueberry, grape
and cucumber. Six colors are red, orange, and strawberry. Six colors are red, orange,
yellow, green, white and purple. Set of yellow, green, blue and purple. Set of 108pcs
144pcs in sturdy plastic container. in sturdy plastic container.

Large Buttons
13830C Bright buttons in 8 shapes and 10 colors. Counters in the Classroom
Shapes include circle, flower, heart, hexagon, oval, 28024 Please refer to Dr Paul
square, star and triangle. Ten colors are red, blue, light Swan books on pages 136 to 140.
blue, yellow, pink, orange, green, purple, black, and white.
Set of approximately 90pcs in sturdy plastic container.

Transport Counters
13140C 6 shapes and 6 colors - bus, car, helicopter, plane,
train and tug boat. Six colors are red, orange, yellow, green,
blue and purple. Set of 72pcs in sturdy plastic container.
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*Counters are not included. Round sorting tray

15040 This sturdy injection molded
Floral Sorting Tray sorting tray is great for all counting, sorting
15030 This sturdy tray is ideal for all and classifying activities. Yellow, 32.5cm
sorting activities. white, approx. 37cm dia. diameter.

+ +

*Counters are not included.

Colored Sorting Bowls *Pegs & cards are not included.

15510 Set of six colored bowls, made of White Sorting Bowls

sturdy plastic. Good for all types of sorting 15533 Made of sturdy plastic. Good for
activities. Measures 15cm diameter and all types of sorting activities. Measures
4cm depth. 6pcs in a set. 13cm diameter. 12 pcs in a set.

*Pebbles are not included.

Magnetic Foam Numbers
Rainbow Blank Cards 39440 Large magnetic foam numbers
24533 Children will learn about the 0 -9, are an essential resource for the
many shades of particular colors. Reverse classroom. Made from EVA foam with thin
side may be used as all purpose blank magnetic sheet backing, each number is
cards. Set includes 2 packs of 54 cards. 15cm (6") in height.
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Small Pegs
89426 Our small pegs are brightly colored and
have many applications. Improve children's fine
motor skills by clipping the pegs together to make
patterns or to build structures. Pegs may also be
used to attach artwork to a line or other suitable
surface. 6cm in length, 5 colors, 30pcs in a set.

Small pegs
89427C Small pegs with laces.
45pegs, 3 x 3m laces, in sturdy
storage container.

Giant Clips
89423 Our Giant Clips come in 4 bright
colors and have many applications. Improve
children's fine motor skills by clipping the
pegs together to make patterns or to build
structures. Pegs may also be used to attach
artwork to a line or other suitable surface.
10.5cm in length, 4 colors, 20pcs in a set.

+ +

Sorting Bowls and Tweezers Set

13905 Colorful sorting bowls and tweezers are Jumbo Tweezers
ideal for all counting and sorting activities. The 13901J Colorful tweezers are great
tweezers are easy for small hands to use, and for counting and sorting activities.
improve fine motor skills. Sorting bowls measure Easy for small hands to use, improves
13cm diameter and 4cm depth with 6 colors. fine motor skills. 6 colors, 12cm long,
Tweezers are 12cm long with 6 colors. 12pcs in sturdy PET jar.
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Number Track

Number Track
(1-120)
26072 Classroom set of
Number Track (1-20) desk top number tracks
26071 Classroom set of desk w i t h 1-12 0 o n o n e s i d e
top number tracks with 1-20 on and 0-119 on reverse side,
one side and 0-19 on reverse side. in groups of 20. Write-on
Write-on wipe-off plastic, 305mm wipe-off plastic, 305mm x
x 55mm, 15pcs. 55mm, 8 sets, 48pcs.

Number Pads
Fun activity for children to learn numbers, as well
as learning number sequence and counting. The
Edx Number Pads combine mathematical learning
with physical activity. The pads are made from
durable non-slip flexible plastic, 20cm (8”) square
in 2 colors, and printed on one side.
26952 Number Pads 0-10, 11 pads in the set.
26954 Number Pads 0-20, 21 pads in the set.

Number Track
26945 Ideal activity for
children to step along this
colorful number line, and
learn their numbers from
1 to 20, as well as learning
the number sequence and
basic counting. Made from
durable vinyl, measures 500
x 30cm.
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Pony Mirrors
626251 Set of 5 mirrors
5 x 15 x 3cm, flat mirror,
yellow. 15 x 15 x 3cm,
convex mirror, red.
15 x 15 x 3cm, concave
mirror, orange.
Triangle, 23.5 x 23.5 x 23.5
x 4cm, flat mirror, purple
Square, 23.5 x 23.5 x
4cm, flat mirror, blue.

*Toys are not included.

Pony Mirrors *Toys are not included.

62628 Set of 5 mirrors in “wood colored “ foam. Three square mirrors, 15 x 15 x 3cm, (flat,
convex and concave), one triangle flat mirror, 23.5 x 23.5 x 23.5 x 4cm, and one large square
flat mirror, 23.5 x 23.5 x 4cm.

Flexible Mirrors *Toys & Scissors are not included.

62690 Children will have fun exploring themselves and objects with these safe flexible
mirrors. Mirrors are easily flexed into concave and convex shapes, showing children a distorted
view of themselves and other objects. 3 x 30cm x 20cm (A4 size) PC mirrors, 0.55mm thick,
round corners, 3pcs. Mirrors may be safely cut with a pair of scissors to create many smaller or
odd-shaped mirrors.
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22242 The Junior GeoLand mirror set will stimulate children’s imagination and allow them to
explore symmetry and reflection with their creative designs. They will also want to look into the
mirrors and see their own multi-image reflections. Set includes 3 vertical acrylic mirrors, one
semicircular horizontal acrylic mirror, plastic frame with degree graduations, 30 pattern blocks,
50 GeoStix, and 64 x 2-sided activity cards.

Junior Pattern Set

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22244 Children explore reflection by coloring in these unique designs. Junior GeoLand
Pattern set includes 2 vertical acrylic mirrors, plastic frame and 48 coloring pages in 12 designs.

Designs
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22245 Set includes 2 vertical acrylic mirrors, plastic frame and 36 coloring pages.
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Fun2 Messy Tray is an activity tray

for sensory drawing, loose parts
play, and organising and storing
small beads. Designed to easily
pour liquids or solids such as
beads.

Fun2 Messy Tray

77035 4 colors, blue, green, red and yellow,
25 x 25 x 2cm, 4pcs.

Pipette
66318 These large water blasting Pipettes allow
children to experiment with sucking water up and
squirting in other areas of their water tray, designed
for young children with a soft squeeze ball and
extremely durable for long lasting fun. Measures
W3.5cm x 22.5cm long.

Multipurpose Desktop Trays Multipurpose Desktop Trays

77040 Super tough art trays keep things neat 77030 white, single. Measures 400 x
and organized. These durable trays are suitable 300 x 30mm.
for carrying glue, paint or collage materials for
each art group. Measures 400 x 300 x 30mm.
Assorted colors in set of 4.
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Black Fun2 Play Tray is ideal for

chalk drawing, loose parts or Fun2 Play Tray
multi-art creation tray. Tray measures 50cm square, 3.5cm deep

66115 Infinite black

661151 Infinite black, 4pcs

*GeoLand not included.

Coloring Book
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22246 Coloring book has 34 patterns which may be colored in using crayons or pencils.
Children can tear out their colored sheets, place on GeoLand and explore the reflections of
the colored patterns by moving the mirrors to different angles. Geometric and rainbow
patterns included, 36 sheets.
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77630 50cm x 36cm

with printing, 5 colors,
5pcs
77640 65cm x 47cm
with printing, 5 colors,
5pcs

Messy MatsTM are ideal for not just any

messy job you may have in the classroom,
but also for measuring the area of regular or
irregular objects. May be used as a base for
all kinds of messy craft activities. Made from
polypropylene, Messy MatsTM are waterproof
and resistant to PVA glue and stains. They are
transparent, washable, flexible and can be
used with an overhead projector. Marked in
2cm squares.

Paint Pots
77670 This uniquely designed paint pot will
Paint Pot Stand
prevent spills & keep paint stored safely
77680 Molded plastic paint pot holders. 6
away. A special brush holder on the lid
wells, 29 x 20.5 x 7cm. (Paint pots not
makes this paint pot ideal for artists of all included).
ages. Pulls apart for easy cleaning. 7 x 7cm,
10 colors, 10pcs.

*Scissors are not included.

Scissor Stand
89150 Sturdy plastic scissor box to safely
Animal Kinder Rubs store up to 20 pairs of scissors. Measures 27
89500 3 colors, 12pcs x 18.3 x 7.5cm.
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2-Sided Easel
77340 W60 x H120cm,
contains 2 storage trays,
2 adjustable PC boards
and 4 giant clips.

2-Sided
Floor Art Drying Rack Floor Art Drying Rack
77743 25 shelves, measures W450 X D350 X 77746 40 shelves, measures W450 X
H880mm, 3 casters. D630 X H880mm, 4 casters.
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Wooden Rolling Pin Set

75010 Set of 4, lacquered, wooden rolling
pins with four different rolling surfaces to
create hundreds of unusual textures. Each
Cookie Cutter & Rolling Pin Kit
measures 21cm long. Play dough not
75050 4 colors, 16 cookie cutters, 1 roller.
Play dough not included.
included.

Wooden Dough Stampers

75210 Robust wooden stampers with 4 different
pat terns. For use with modelling dough or
making cookies. Each stamper measures 5.5cm
in diameter and 11cm high. 4pcs in a set.

Plain Rolling Pin Set Textured Rolling Pin Set

75020 A set of 6 plain rolling pins with 75022 6 textured rolling pins with turning
turning handles, made of high quality handles, made of high qualit y wood,
wood, ideal for young children to rolling different textures to create patterns in clay.
out dough. 18cm with red handles 18cm with red handles.
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Geometry
Measurement
Probability
Dr Paul Swan
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MATHEMATICS
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Mathematics Strands

Manipulatives
Number &
Geometry Measurement Probability
Algebra

Abacus X

Algebra Tiles X

Attribute Blocks X X

Balances X X

Base Ten (Multi Base) X X

Clocks X

Counters X X

Cubes X X X

Dice and Spinners X X

Dominoes X

Fraction Circles and Squares X X

Geoboards X X X

Geometric Solids X X

Geometric Solids/Shapes 2D3D X X

X
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Linking Cubes X X X X

Liquid Measure X X

Number Boards and Charts X

Pattern Blocks X X X

Pentominoes X X

Playing Cards X X
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Rulers and Tape Measures X

Sorting Rings X

Tangrams X X X

Trundle Wheel X
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“Mathematics is a universal language”

What is a Mathematics manipulative?

A mathematics manipulative is any physical object or material that can be used in
a hands-on manner to assist students in developing mathematical understanding,
and to solve problems. Learning is achieved through linking the manipulative to the
mathematics being taught and highlighting the appropriate language. Advances
in technology have meant that virtual manipulatives are now available, however,
educationalists believe children require, physical, tactile experiences as well as vir-
tual experiences.

What are the main content strands of Mathematics?

• Number and Algebra – number concepts (eg counting and place value),
four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), fractions,
decimal fractions, percentages and early algebraic concepts: classifying,
comparing, sequencing, patterning, attributes and equivalence.

• Geometry - shapes, solids, spatial relationships in two and three dimensions,

angles, symmetry, use of geometrical instruments

• Measurement – attributes of measure: length, area, mass volume capacity,

temperature, time, money, (choosing and using) units of measure

• Probability – experimenting by rolling, spinning, drawing out of a hat type

experiments, leading to a better understanding of chance concepts and
eventually theoretical probability. Note that many, but not all, chance
experiments will require the use of statistics in order to help handle the data.

Which Mathematics manipulatives are suitable for

each Mathematics strand?
The table on the opposite page details which manipulatives are used for each of
the mathematics strands. Many of the manipulatives are multi-purpose and may
be used to learn principles and concepts from more than one of the strands. For
example, Pattern Blocks are very versatile and may be used to develop number
concepts, fractions, geometry, and measurement concepts, such as line and rota-
tional symmetry, area and perimeter.
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Mathematics Learning Model

The following diagram summarises our approach to the use of manipulative
materials. Simply “playing with” mathematics manipulatives is not enough
to help children learn. Skilled teachers need to link experiences with
manipulatives with the appropriate language and symbols.

Physical Materials - Manipulatives

• seeing (visual image)
• experiencing (hands on)

leads to
Language Symbols
• talk about • representation
• write about
• read

Sorting and Counting

Sorting - principles of sorting:
• carried out according to some criteria eg color, size, shape
• language/vocabulary develops with the sophistication of sorting as more
sorting criteria are used

Counting - principles of counting:

• learn the names of the numbers in correct order

• link number names to objects being counted
• last number counted is the total
• counting can start at any point and in any direction
• eventually children will no longer require objects to count

Did you know?

The Internet is one massive sorting system. To efficiently search the
internet requires precise language.
 number concepts MATHEMATICS 67

Develop three C’s of patterning

copy - continue - create

Stacking Counters
13340 20mm dia., 10
colors, 500pcs
13340C In sturdy plastic
container.

Jumbo Links
Links 14110 These jumbo links in 4 bright colors are good for
14031C 4cm x 2cm counting links sorting, counting and patterning. The design is suitable
in bright colors. Set of 500pcs, 6 for small hands to connect and separate. Each link
colors. In sturdy plastic container. measures 7.3 x 5cm. 200pcs in a set.

Counting Sticks
13710C 10cm, 10 colors, 1000pcs Each stick
measures 3mm dia. x 10cm long. A great way
to develop children's skill in counting, sorting,
addition, subtraction and measuring. In sturdy
plastic container.

Shape Links Activity Set

14124C Students develop important skills –
sorting and classifying, patterning and
sequencing, logical reasoning, creative design
and basic numeracy. Set includes 360 links in 3
shapes and 6 colors, 20 x 2-sided activity cards,
and a sturdy plastic container. Square link
measures 3cm x 3cm.
68 MATHEMATICS number concepts

Color Tiles
13280C 5mm thick, square tiles in 4 bright
colors. Teach basic operations, sorting,
Transparent Counters
graphing, perimeter, area, volume and
probability. In sturdy plastic container.
13230 1" (25mm) dia., 4 colors, 1000pcs
plastic, 1" (25mm), 4 colors, 400pcs 13430 3/4" (19mm) dia., 6 colors, 250pcs

Wooden Cubes
13530 Set of 100, 20mm plain wooden
counting cubes.
13550 Set of 100, 1" (25mm) plain wooden
counting cubes.

Foam Cubes
13570 Set of 102, 1" (25mm) plain foam
Colour Tiles
counting cubes in 6 colors. Teach basic
28020 Please refer to Dr Paul Swan books operations, sorting, graphing, perimeter,
on pages 136 to 140. area, volume and probability.

Wooden Counting Cubes

13544 Set of 102, 20mm wooden counting Wooden Counting Cubes
cubes in 6 colors.
13548 Set of 102, 20mm wooden counting
13564 Set of 102, 1" (25mm) wooden cubes in 6 colors including 34 color activity
counting cubes in 6 colors. cards to explore basic math concepts.
 number concepts MATHEMATICS 69

2-Color Counters

2-Color Counters
13210 Set of 200, 1" (25mm) dia.,
plastic counters, double-sided in
two colors (red and yellow).

2-Color Foam Counters Red/Blue 2-Color Counters

13310 Set of 200 foam 1" (25mm) dia. 13215 Set of 200 1" (25mm) dia. plastic
counters, double-sided in 2 colors (red and counters, double-sided in 2 colors (red
white). and blue).

Green/Blue 2-color Counters Bean Counters

13214 Set of 200 , 1” (25mm) diameter 13480 Set of 200 , 25mm x 20mm bean
plastic counters, double-sided in two shaped plastic counters, double-sided in
colors (green and blue). two colors (red and white).
70 MATHEMATICS number - logic and reasoning

Attribute Blocks
Attribute blocks help develop high level thinking skills

A multi-purpose math manipulative that may be used throughout pre K - 6:

• identify colors and shapes
• sort and classify by attributes (features) - size, thickness, color, and shape
• learn 2D geometric shapes
• develop critical thinking skills through logic and reasoning

2 sizes
2 thicknesses
3 colors
5 shapes

m 8. 4 c
3c m
5.4cm

Jumbo Attribute Blocks

Attribute Blocks 19550 Large square measures 8.4cm sides.
2 sizes, 2 thicknesses, 3 colors and
Deluxe Attribute Blocks
5 shapes, 60pcs packaged in a
plastic container with sorter lid,
19560 Large square measures 5.4cm sides.
the bottom of tray can be used as Pocket Attribute Blocks
a template. 19570 Large square measures 3cm sides.

Attribute Block Spinners

19 513 U s e 4 w o r d s t o
describe any of the attribute
b l o c k s . A g re a t to o l to
generate attributes. 29.5 x
10cm, 6pcs.

Did you know?

Only takes 4 words to describe any single piece in the set?
 number - logic and reasoning MATHEMATICS 71

Relational Attribute Blocks

Relational attribute blocks have proportionally sized shapes . The small shape
is 1/4 the size of the corresponding large shape, thus enabling the teaching of
fractions. Relational attribute blocks also have the standard features of 2 sizes , 2
thicknesses, 3 colors and 5 shapes.

Relational Attribute Blocks

19522 Set of 60 solid plastic pieces in an assortment of 2 sizes , 2 thicknesses, 3 colors and 5
shapes.Including a sorting & storage tray. Large square measures 7.5cm sides, all small
shapes are 1/4 of relative large shapes.

square

small
yellow

Attribute Activity Set

19515 Set includes one set of Relational Attribute Blocks (large square measures 7.5cm sides)
in a plastic container, 3 x sorting rings (50cm dia), attribute block spinner (29.5cm x 10cm), 20
x double sided activity cards and an activity guide.
72 MATHEMATICS number - logic and reasoning

Attribute Block Activity Cards

19514 Set of activity cards used to
assist in developing higher order thinking
and math skills – sorting, classifying,
reasoning, problem solving and logic.
Set includes 20 x A4 double sided
attribute block cards, with answers to
the problems detailed, and an attribute
block spinner.

red
triangle

These pieces must be Attribute Blocks

red and triangle 28011 Please refer to Dr Paul Swan books
on pages 136 to 140.

Sorting Circles
15710 Use them singularly or create Venn Desktop Sorting Circles
diagrams for sor ting, comparing and 15720 3 colors, 15pcs. Each ring measures
attribute work. 50cm dia., 3 colors, 6pcs. 25cm dia.

Attribute Blocks may be used in conjunction with our Sorting Circles to

develop solutions for sorting and classifying problems
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 73

Developing Fluency

When children learn basic number facts, the objective is to reach a level of
fluency. The three step process in achieving fluency:

1. Develop understanding and meaning - for example learning that

3 + 4 = 4 + 3 reduces the facts to be learned.

2. Teach efficient thinking strategies - for example

• 8 + 7 may be thought of as 8 and 2 makes 10 and another 5 makes 15
• link fact families: 8 + 7 = 15, 7 + 8 = 15, 15 - 8 = 7, 15 - 7 = 8,
8 and ? = 15, 7 + ? = 15

3. Perfect practice makes permanent - the aim is to store the fact in long
term memory so that it may quickly be recalled, rather than waste short
term memory working the fact out every time.

Edx has products which are suitable for these three steps.

Steps 1 and 2
• Rekenreks, and Cubes
• Tens Frame and two color counters
• Math Balance, and Peg Number Line

Step 3 (Practice)
• Beanbag Target Mat, and Number Hokey Pokey
• Turn-the-Tile, and Number Skittles
• Multiplication Tables (10 and 12 times)
• Multiplication Table Cards
• Multiplication and Division Practice Cards
• Multispin and Spindiv
• Rowco and Combo cards games
• Assorted dice and playing cards may be used with games to
practise basic facts
• Various board games

After much practice, facts will come to mind automatically, leaving the child
free to concentrate on other aspects of a mathematics question.

Perfect pratice makes permanent

74 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Quadrant Cube Triangle

Linking Cube Set

12134C Set includes 500 blocks in 10
bright colors, comprising 400 cubes, 50
triangles, 50 quadrants, 4 base boards
and 42 x 2-sided activiy cards in sturdy
storage container. Cube measures 2cm
square.

Baseboard for 2cm Linking Cubes

Centimeter Cube Baseboard
12510 10cm x 10cm, 1pc 12059 Baseboard only. Pack of 5. Each
baseboard measures 20cm square.

1cm Interlocking Cubes

12210 1cm/1g interlocking cubes in 10 bright
colors, 1000pcs.
12210C 1cm/1g interlocking cubes in 10 bright
colors, 1000pcs, in sturdy plastic container.
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 75

Linking Cubes

Our Linking Cubes provide mathematical learning experiences in developing chil-

dren’s skills in counting, classifying, addition, subtraction, place value, measuring,
and patterning. Geometry and geometric reasoning skills may also be developed.
The Linking Cubes are a versatile tool for all levels of learning and proficiency in
the classroom.

shorter

longer

same patterning

different

measurement

2
patterning
4

6
count by 2
count by 3

2 + 5

2 + 3 + 2 = 7 Cubes in the Classroom

28023 Please refer to Dr
Paul Swan books on pages
2 + 2 + 2 + 1
136 to 140.

2cm Linking Cubes 10 colors. The creative

possibilities are endless with these cubes. Designed to
be virtually unbreakable, these blocks will easily meet
the rigours of the classroom.
12010 100pcs
12011 500pcs
12012 1000pcs
76 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Rekenrek Manipulatives

The Rekenrek is a math manipulative which has two rows of 10 beads. Each
row comprises 5 red beads and 5 white beads. The groupings of 5 red and 5
white beads, allow children to think in terms of groups of 5 and 10. It is more
efficient using the 5 and 10 as anchors for counting, addition and subtraction,
than counting by 1’s. The Rekenrek manipulative allows children to visualise
number relationships, and to develop various strategies for addition and
subtraction. The Rekenrek is a very effective tool in understanding numbers
and their relationships.

Rekenreks are a powerful tool

in assisting children to learn:
• counting - by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10
• subitising
• addition
• subtraction
• multiplication

Rekenrek Counting Frame Rekenrek Counting Frame

(plastic) (wood)
40909 Plastic frame with two rows of 10 40907 Wooden frame with two rows of
beads, each row comprises 5 red and 5 10 beads, each row comprises 5 red and 5
white beads. 7 x 7 x 25cm, 20 beads white beads. 7 x 7 x 25cm, 20 beads
40912 Set of 4 counting frames
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 77

Abacus
40051 This rekenrek plastic abacus features
ten rows of two different colored plastic beads
that easily slide back and forth on metal rods.
The sturdy plastic frame is designed to add
desktop stability for easy student use, and
may be used either standing up, or laying flat.
An excellent teaching tool for building basic
mathematic skills in counting, addition, and
subtraction. Dimensions 21cm x 20cm x 9cm.

Student Beadstring - 10 beads Teacher Beadstring - 10 beads

40901 Each string has 5 red beads and 40025 Each string has 5 red beads and
5 white beads. 10mm dia., 10 strings in the 5 white beads. 18mm dia., 1 string in the
set. set.

Student Beadstring - 20 beads Teacher Beadstring - 20 beads

40902 Each string has 20 beads, in groups 40026 Each string has 20 beads, in
of 5 red beads and 5 white beads. 10mm groups of 5 red beads and 5 white beads.
dia., 10 strings in the set. 18mm dia., 1 string in the set.

Student Beadstring - 100 beads Teacher Beadstring - 100 beads

40903C Each string has 100 beads, in 40027 Each string has 100 beads,
groups of 10 red beads and 10 white beads. in groups of 10 red beads and 10 white
10mm dia., 10 strings in sturdy plastic con- beads. 18mm dia.,1 string in the set.
tainer.

Did you know?

The word “Rekenrek” comes from the Dutch word “ to count”
78 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Dominoes

Jumbo
Number Dominoes
23022 Children will
develop recognition
of basic numbers using
these large foam
double-6 dominoes.
Size 20cm x 10cm x Domino Deductions
7mm, 28pcs in vinyl 28013 Please refer to Dr
Paul Swan bookson pages
bag.
136 to 140.

Double 9 Dominoes
23060 Dominoes are ideal for children to Double 6 Dominoes
learn number recognition, numeracy and 23010 Double 6 dominoes made of high
the development of logical thinking. Made quality wood with beautiful carved pat-
of high quality wood , 44mm x 22mm, black, terns. 44mm x 22mm x 7mm, 28pcs by 6
and 56pcs in a set. colors, 168pcs in a set.

Concentration

Giant Concentration Game

26062 Young children will have fun matching the numbers and the dots. Older children will
improve their concentration and memory skills. 20 EVA cards from 1 - 10, 10cm x 20cm x 7mm,
in vinyl bag.
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 79

Five Frames

Five Frame 3+2=5 1+4=5

2+3=5

Ten Frame 7 + 3 = 10
3+2=5

4+1=5
Ten Strip

7 + 3 = 10 5+0=5

Five Frames
26220 The five frame highlights number
combinations to five, and helps students
in visualising numbers to develop number
sense. Set includes 20 x five frames in 2
colors and 100 2-color counters. Five frame
measures 19cm x 4.5cm.

3+2=5

7 + 3 = 10

*Magnetic Whiteboard are not included

Magnetic Five Frames

26221 The five frame highlights number combinations to five, and helps students in visualising
numbers to develop number sense. Set includes 4 x magnetic five frames and 20 x magnetic
2-color counters. An essential tool for the classroom. Five frame measures 25cm x 6cm.
80 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Ten Frames

Using Ten Frames

Note that ten frames are typically filled in two

different ways. One method involves filling the
top row from left to right first and then the Fivewise
second row. This technique anchors on the five
in the top row. This is similar to the Rekenrek.

An alternative way to fill the ten frame is in a

pair-wise configuration. This method helps to
Pairwise
emphasise odd and evenness. Notice how 7
looks using this filling method.

Students can ‘see’ that it would take another 3

counters to complete the ten frame.

Ten Frames may be used to support students with addition and subtraction.

Addition
Students can learn the facts that add to ten by placing counters of one color onto
the ten frame and then either counting the remaining cells or placing counters of a
different color to calculate how many more to ten.

5+5

2 Color
9 + 6 Counters
help
highlight
Combine two visual
ten frames to becomes
recognition
bridge 10 10 + 5
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 81

Ten Frames

Jumbo Ten Frame

26207 Jumbo ten frame is designed for group playing indoors or outdoors to learn
basic addition and subtraction, comparing numbers, and sequencing numbers.
Set of 20 Frames with one dice. Frame measures 95cm x 38cm.

Ten Frames Ten Frames Classroom Set

26200 Helps children in visualising numbers 26203C Helps children in visualising numbers
to develop number sense, and to become to develop number sense, and to become
proficient in addition and subtraction. 4pcs proficient in addition and subtraction.
in a set with 40 red/blue 25mm counters. Classroom set with 16 tens frames and 160 red/
Frame measures 6.5 x 16cm. blue counters in sturdy plastic container.

Ten Frames Activity Set

Teaching 26201C Develop understanding of number concepts, basic
with Ten Frames number facts, number recognition, and subitising. Activities include
28018 Please refer recognizing numbers, make to 5, make to 10, addition and subtrac-
to Dr Paul Swan books tion, and practicing writing numbers. Set includes 8 x ten frames, 80
on pages 136 to 140. x 2-color counters, and 16 activity cards in a sturdy plastic container.
82 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Count to 100
26917
26915

Hundred Boards
Double sided, 26916
write-on, wipe-off
26915 Hundred board- small, 16 x 14cm, 30pcs
26916 Hundred board- medium, 24 x 21cm, 30pcs
26917 Hundred board- large, 46 x 50cm, 1pc

Giant Hundred Boards

26918 Double sided, write-on,
wipe-off, 102 x 107cm, 1pc.

Hundreds Pocket Chart

24010 One hundred clear pockets
make this chart perfect for teaching
numbers, odds, evens & operations.
Different colors on reverse to highlight
number patterns. 68 x 68cm with cards.

Count to120

120 Pocket Chart

240221 One hundred
and twenty clear pockets
make this chart ideal for
teaching numbers, odds,
Number evens a nd operations.
Board 120 Different colors on reverse
26919 1-120 number grid on one side side to highlight number
with blank grid on reverse side. Write- patterns, 68 x 81cm, 139
on, wipe-off, 21 x 28cm, 30pcs cards.

Number Boards
Did you know?
28022 Please refer Many children stop counting at 100,
to Dr Paul Swan and many have trouble and count 109,
books on pages 136
200. Thus, these boards go to 120.
to 140.
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 83

Number Lines

Number Lines Number Lines (0-20)

28 019 Pl ea s e
26073 Classroom set of desk top number
refer to D r Pa u l
lines with 0-20 on one side and blank cal-
S wa n b o o k s o n
ibrated on reverse side. Write-on wipe-off
pages 136 to 140.
plastic, 305mm x 55mm, 15pcs

Number Lines (0-120, 0-1000)

26074 Classroom set of desk top num-
Number Lines (negative numbers)
ber lines with 8 sets of 0-120 in groups of 20 26075 Classroom set of desk top number
on one number track, 15pcs of 0-120, and lines with 15pcs -10 to 10, 15pcs of -20 to 0,
15pcs of 0-1000. All sets have blank calibra- and 15pcs of 1 to 20. All sets have blank
tion on reverse side. Write-on wipe-off plas- calibration on reverse side. Write-on wipe-
tic, 305mm x 55mm, 78pcs. off plastic, 305mm x 55mm, 45pcs.

Number Lines (empty)

26078 Classroom set of empty desk top num-
ber lines. Write-on wipe-off plastic, 305mm x
55mm, 15pcs.
84 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Playing Cards

- memory/matching
- snap
- comparing numbers
Games to play: - reading and saying numbers
- ordering numbers
- introducing basic facts

N um
be
Age rs 0-10
s 3-
5

Child Friendly Cards 0-10

24552C Child Friendly Playing cards, with numbers 0-10, are designed for younger children
to learn number concept by playing simple card games. Set includes 8 sets of 44 cards with
4 colored shapes and number 0-10, and 12 blank cards, in a sturdy plastic container.

N um
ber
Age 0-13
s 5+
School Friendly Playing Cards
24536C Deck of 56 school friendly playing
cards with 4 colored shapes set in standard
subitising patterns, and 14 numbers (0 - 13), 8
decks in sturdy plastic container.
Jumbo School Friendly Playing Cards
24539 0-13 in 4 colored shapes, 115mm x
173mm, 56 cards
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 85

N um
ber
Age 0-13
s 5+
School Friendly Playing Card-Classroom Pack
24538C 8 sets of student cards, 1 set of large demonstration cards and a book in plastic
suitcase.

Mathematics
Games with
School Friendly
Cards
28012 Please refer
to Dr Paul Swan books
on pages 136 to 140.
86 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Fun with Numbers

Peg Number Line

26942C Provides children with a visual image to understand forward and backward
counting sequences, ordering, more and less, in between, missing numbers and skip
counting. 32 number cards, 10 write-on, wipe-off cards, card measures 11 x 17cm, 15
pegs, 2 x 3m laces, in a sturdy storage container.

Number Links Set

26204C Great learning tool to develop
number recognition and subitising skills,
and to learn and understand number or-
der. The manipulation of pegs and links
will improve fine motor skills. Set includes
6 x ten frames, 60 x 2-color counters, 100
links, 8 pegs and 25 activity cards in a stur-
dy plastic container.

• Cover the number

• Determine the missing numbers
• Slide to check

Missing Number Slider

26064
24 x 2-sided number tracks, 8 clear
window (16 designs), and 4 x 1-120
number boards
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 87

Number Balance

Number Balance
25898 The Number Balance is an excellent hands on Student Number Balance
e q u i va l e n c e t o o l t o s h o w c h i l d r e n n u m b e r
25893 Ideal for students to learn
relationships and number operations. Two-piece
about basic number equivalence and
beam for easy storage. Balance is 65cm long and
operations. Includes 20 weights,
22cm high, 20 weights included.
balance is 36cm long and 13cm high.
25895 Classroom set of 10 Number
Balances.

Number Balance Activity Set

25899 The Number Balance is an excellent hands on Student Number Balance
equivalence tool for children to explore number Activity Set
concept. Children can play with the weights and 25897 Set includes 10 x 2-sided
learn number relationships, and number operations. Activity Cards. Balance is 36cm long
Set includes 10 x 2-sided activity cards. Balance is and 13cm high, 20 weights included.
65cm long and 22cm high, 20 weights included.

Greater than / less than Subtraction

5>2 4+?=7
Addition

7 + 3 = 10 6 + 3 + 1 = 10

Multiplication Division

4 x weights here twelve - how many

threes does it take to
balance?
4 x 3 = 12 12 ÷ 3 = 4
88 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Fluency in Addition and Subtraction

How to play?
Children place a foot on a number to
perform a calculation.

Number Stomp
26948 Develop number and addition skills through this group
activity. Generate any number between 1 and 63. Rules are
one foot, one person, one number! Mat measures 23cm x
23cm. Activity Guide included.

23 cm

Molded Foam Dice 8 cm

17153 High quality soft PU foam dot dice.
ideal for group activities. Yellow and or-
ange dice, 7.5cm (3”), 2pcs.

Number Skittles
26300 Develop gross motor skills while at
Beanbag Target Mat the same time improving basic mathematics
26944 Fun game for children skills. Fun activity for students and teachers.
to develop fluency in addition. 10 skittles and 2 balls in a vinyl carry bag.
Two-sided, allowing two different Skittle measures 23cm, ball measures 8cm
levels of skills. Durable mat, 6 dia. Teacher activity Guide included.
beanbags, folds into A3 wallet,
110 x 110cm.
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 89

Fluency in Addition and Subtraction

Dr Paul Swan Fluency Games

Play as a whole class with the large classroom

set and then students play in pairs at their desks.

Player can turn over

number 7 or 5
6+1= 7
6-1= 5
How to play?
Players throw the dice and
add or subtract the numbers
to create a number shown on
the tile. The tile is turned over.

The first player to turn all of

his/her tiles over is the winner.

Turn-the-Tile Variations include using

26061C Develop fluency in addition and subtraction with multiplication and division.
this “We do, You do” math game. Also may be used for mul-
tiplication and division. Set contains one classroom set and 8
student sets in a sturdy storage container. Card measures 11 x
17cm for classroom set, and 6 x 4cm for student set.

Develop
problem
solving &
reasoning
skills

Rowco Playing Cards

260407 A card game that involves
Race to Twenty addition and subtraction and problem
260437 Spin and be the first player to reach solving and reasoning to maximize your
20. Ideal for teaching addition. Includes 4 x total. Introduces children to negative
A4 games with attached spinners, 80 x 2-color numbers. Set includes 8 Rowco card decks
counters, 4 x pawn counters, and packaged in plastic storage container. Each card
in a durable vinyl folder. deck has 54 cards.
90 MATHEMATICS number concepts - fluency

Fluency in Multiplication
Dr Paul Swan Fluency Games

4 x 6=24 24 ÷ 4=6
count all Model all

•••••• 6
Level 1 1, 2 ,3 , 4 ,5 , 6 7,8,9,10,11,12 •••••• 6
Model / Count •••••• 6
all
(objects or 13,14,15,16,17,18 19,20,21,22,23,24
drawings) I made an arry with 3 rows of dots and added
I drew 4 groups, with 6 tally marks in each group.
one dot to each eow until I had 24 dots. I
When I counted them all, the total was 24. so 4 x
counted 8 dots in each row, so 24 ÷ 4=6
6=24

skip-count skip-count

8 12 24
16
Level 2 6 6 6 6 4
20
Repeated 6 12 18 24
counting

I skip-counted by 6 four times, and the total was I skip-counted by four up to 24, keeping track
24. So 4 x 6=28 with my fingers, so 24 ÷ 4=6

Distributive property / Decomposition Inverse relationship of multiplication & division

(mentally or written)
4x6=4x(5+1) 6 = 5+1 I know that 3 x 8 = 24, so 24 ÷ 3 must equal 8.
4x6=(4x5)+(4+1)
Level 3 4 x 6 = 20 + 4 Decomposition/Solve with a known fact
4 x 6 = 24 24 = 12 + 12
Use
12 ÷ 4 = 3
properties,
Use a faact ahead/ behind
patterns
I know that there are two 12s in24, and I know
I know that 5 groups of 6 is 30, and 4 x 6 is four that 12 ÷ 3=4. So Ijust double the 3 because I
groups of 6. If I take one group of 6 away from need to divide both 12s by 4. So 24 ÷ 4 equqls 6
30, I get 24. So 4 x 6=24.
Reference: Common Core Standards writing Team (2011). Progressions for the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics: K, Counting and
Cardinality;K-5 Operations and Algebraic Thinking. Tucson, AZ:Institute for Mathematics and education, University of Arizona.

Improve fluency in multiplication

Multispin
260431 Spinner games designed to
improve fluency in multiplication.
Based on the bingo concept of
placing three counters in a row,
column or diagonal. Pairs of children
may play different games based on
different multiplication facts. Set
conta in s 8 multiplication table
g a m e s ( 2 x t o 9 x ) , a n d 12 0
transparent red and yellow counters
in a durable vinyl folder.
 number concepts - fluency MATHEMATICS 91

Fluency in Division
Dr Paul Swan Fluency Games

Improve fluency in division

Spindiv
260432 Spinner games designed to
improve fluency in division. Based on the
bingo concept of placing three counters
in a row, column or diagonal. Pairs of
children may play different games based
on different division facts. Set contains 8
division table games (divide by 2 to 9),
and 120 transparent red and yellow
counters in a durable ziplock folder.

Race Car Rally

260434 A set of games to improve fluency
in division. Children can learn and practice
basic division facts. 8 games covering
division by 2 to 9, with 40 counters, A3 size,
packed in durable vinyl folder.

Improve fluency in basic number facts

Combo Playing Cards

260408 A card game for developing fluency
in basic number facts (addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division). Combine two
numbers on the card using the basic number
facts to create a third number. Set includes 8
C o m b o c a rd d e c k s i n p l a s t i c s to ra g e
container. Each card deck has 54 cards.
92 MATHEMATICS place value

Place Value

Place Value comes into play as soon as a child has to count beyond 9. The number 10
involves using the digits 1 and 0, and placing them in a particular order.

• Counting large sets of objects - First experiences with place value should involve
counting large sets of objects. As children lose track of the count they will “see” the
wisdom of grouping sets to make the count easier. Given that we operate in a base ten
system, it makes sense to group the objects into tens and ones.

• Counting and bundling - Bundling sticks are designed specifically to make the count-
ing and bundling (grouping into tens) process simple. As children count beyond ten
they can be taught to bundle ten sticks with a small elastic band. This is a much more
efficient way of representing numbers.

• Link to language - Bundling sticks may be placed onto a place value mat to make
links to the language associated with place value. The position or place of the numbers
is emphasised.

• Base Ten Blocks - Base Ten blocks are prebundled to save counting and each piece
is in proportion to the next - each piece is ten times larger than the next piece, empha-
sising this characteristic of place value.

• Representing numbers - Children need experience with representing numbers. A

place value spinner or dice emphasises the Hundreds Tens Ones way of expressing num-
bers. Initially numbers may be spun up and represented with materials eg Bundling
Sticks, Base Ten Blocks.

• Abstract representation - Eventually the materials become clumsy and children need
to abstract the idea of the place value system.

Place Value dice may be linked with the following materials to to help form the concept:
• Base Ten Blocks, and Place Value Mats
• Place Value Trains (thousands)
• Place Value Flip Charts (thousands)

Place Value ideas are extended to large numbers (6 digit and beyond) using:
• Two or more Place Value Spinners side-by-side to emphasise the HTO pattern of num-
bers
• Two three prong Place Value Abacuses joined together to show the number
• a Place Value Flip Chart in the millions

Decimal Fractions may be represented using many of the same materials:

• Base Ten Blocks
• Place Value Trains
• Place Value Flip Charts

Place value and basic number facts are combined to perform mental and written cal-
culations so it is important that the foundations of place value are solid.
 place value MATHEMATICS 93

Place Value

Develop early understanding of place value by bundling

ten ones to make one ten, and ten 10s to make one 100 -
The fundamental basis of Place Value

Bundling Sticks
13710C 10cm, 10 colors, 1000pcs
Each stick measures 3mm dia. x 10cm long, in
sturdy plastic container

Link with a Place Value Mat to emphasis that...

Hundreds Tens Ones

10 x 10 x 1 10 x 1 1

Move to proportional materials - Connecting Base Ten Blocks

Connecting Base Ten Set 121pcs

10552 These interlocking base ten units
cubes, rods and flats are convenient to
teach counting, place value, operation,
percentage, measurement and more. The
set includes
interlocking 1 x 1 x 1cm units, 10 0pcs
interlocking 10 x 1 x 1cm rods, 10pcs
interlocking 10 x 10 x 1cm flats, 10pcs
10 x 10 x 10cm cube,1pc
Vinyl Base Ten Mat
10922 This durable vinyl mat is convenient for a variety of counting and place value
activities. Measures W 43cm x H 30cm.
94 MATHEMATICS place value

Base Ten

Move to pre-bundled proportional materials - Base Ten Blocks

Plastic Base Ten (4-color)

The colors help emphasise the base ten
nature of the number system and make
it simpler for students and teachers to
describe what they are doing as they
can refer to the different colors.
10510C 4-color Base Ten Set, 100
u n i t s , 10 ro d s , 10 f l a t s , 1 c u b e,
packaged in plastic container.

Transparent
Interlocking Base Ten
Tra n s p a re nt b a s e te n a l l ow s t h e
teacher to use the three dimensional
units, rods and flats on the overhead
p r o j e c t o r. S t u d e n t s c a n b e t t e r
understand the decicube concept of
being made of one thousand units.
10550 Starter Set, includes 100 units,
30 rods and 15 flats, boxed.
10551 Classroom Set, includes 250
units, 70 rods and 35 flats, boxed.

Foam Magnetic Base Ten

Base Ten Blocks
10810 Set of 121, contains 100units, 10 ten
28017 Please refer to Dr Paul Swan rods, 10 hundred flats, and 1 thousand
books on pages 136 to 140. block.
 place value MATHEMATICS 95

Base Ten

Plastic Base Ten Yellow

10110 Base Ten Set, 100 units, 10 rods,
10 flats, 1 cube, boxed
10120 Units, 1 x 1 x 1cm, 100pcs
10130 Rods, 10 x 1 x 1cm, 50pcs
10140 Flats, 10 x 10 x 1cm, 10pcs
10150 Cube, 10 x 10 x 10cm, 1pc

Plastic Base Ten (4-color)

The colors help emphasise the base ten nature of the
number system and make it simpler for students and
teachers to describe what they are doing as they can
refer to the different colors.
10510 4-color Base Ten Set, 100 units, 10 rods, 10
flats, 1 cube, boxed
10511 Yellow units, 1 x 1 x 1cm, 100pcs
10512 Green rods, 10 x 1 x 1cm, 50pcs
10513 Blue flats, 10 x 10 x 1cm, 10pcs
10514 Red cube, 10 x 10 x 10cm, 1pc

Wooden Base Ten

10010 Base Ten Set, 100 units,
10 rods, 10 flats, 1 cube, boxed
10020 Units, 1 x 1 x 1cm, 100pcs
10030 Rods, 10 x 1 x 1cm, 50pcs
10040 Flats, 10 x 10 x 1cm, 10pcs
10050 Cube, 10 x 10 x 10cm, 1pc

Plastic Plastic
Wood
Base Ten yellow 4 colors
(Edx Code)
(Edx Code) (Edx Code)
Base Ten Set, includes
100 units, 10 rods, 10 flats, 1 cube
10010 10110 10510

100 units (1 x 1 x 1cm) 10020 10120 10511

50 rods (10 x 1 x 1cm) 10030 10130 10512

10 flats (10 x 10 x 1cm) 10040 10140 10513

1 cube (10 x 10 x 10cm) 10050 10150 10514

96 MATHEMATICS place value

Place Value Support Materials

Generate numbers using a place value spinner, which emphasises the

Hundreds, Tens and Ones pattern when reading numbers

Place Value Spinner

26050 Generate numbers between 0 and 999.
Ideally used with other place value manipulatives. Playing with Place Value
Combine two spinners to generate numbers between 28021 Please refer to Dr Paul
0 and 999,999. Size 25 x 10cm, 12pcs. Swan books on pages 136 to 140.

Link the spinner with our Pace Value Abacus

168 968 168

Join two spinner to

generate six-digit
numbers

Place Value Abacus

26102C Set comprises 3 stands, 9 rods, 81 abacus beads, 9 sets of 0-9 number tiles.
 place value MATHEMATICS 97

In turn these may be linked with Place value

Trains to improve place value understanding:

Link with

Place Value Trains (Thousands)

Plastic place value train cards that are printed on durable
PP card material, kit contains 37 train cards, 0-9, 10-90,
100-900 & 1000 - 9000.
26033 Student size, H3cm x W16cm for Thousands, 37pcs.
26034 Demo size, H7cm x W38cm for Thousands, 37pcs.

Generate four-digit numbers using

10-sided Jumbo Place Value Dice

16320 Each set contains four different colored 10-sided dice representing ones, tens,
hundreds and thousands. Each dice measures 34mm.
16321C Classroom dice set, 24pcs in sturdy container.

Extend to

Place Value Flip Chart (Thousands)

Our freestanding flip chart features 4 sets of
flips, each with number 0 - 9, ones to
thousands.
26023 Student size, pack of 10, 21cm x 9cm.
26024 Demo size, single, 31cm x 15cm.
98 MATHEMATICS place value

Place Value Classroom Kits

Base Ten Classroom Set (4-color)

10516C Base Ten materials assist students in understanding the relationship between units,
tens, hundreds and thousands. The colors help emphasize the base ten nature of the number
system, and make it simpler for students and teachers to describe what they are doing. Set in-
cludes 4 red cubes, 30 blue flats, 50 green rods, 100 yellow units, a 25 sheet base ten pad, and
an activity guide, in a durable plastic container for easy storage. Book is included.

Connecting Base Ten Classroom Set

10557C Base Ten materials assist students in understand the relationships between units, tens,
hundreds and thousands. The components in this set interlock, making it easy for students to
connect the base ten components. Set includes 3 cubes, 20 flats, 200 rods, 600 units, a 25 sheet
base ten pad, and an activity guide, in a durable plastic container for easy storage. Book is
included.
 fractions MATHEMATICS 99

Fractions

Fractions are typically depicted using area or length models. This means that chil-
dren need some measurement experiences that involve length and area.

A rectangle that children partition into equal parts provides an excellent starting
point in learning fractions. Squares, circles and other shapes may also be used.

Regions may be partitioned into ten equal pieces to depict decimal fractions. The
symbol for three tenths can be 3/10 (or equivalent 6/10 etc) or 0.3. The square is the
ideal region for depicting hundredths or percentages (consider the MAB flat). Dec-
imal fractions follow the place value system.

Edx has developed a variety of different products based on

length or area to support the development of fraction ideas.

• Tiles - these are rectangular regions and require children to compare the lengths
of the parts
• Fraction Squares and Fraction Circles - some of these are labelled to highlight the
fraction symbol, while other pieces are not labelled and allow teachers to highlight
the relationship between the pieces.

Equivalence
The links between different symbols 2/10, 0.2, and 20% may be highlighted by a num-
ber of Edx products:

• Fraction, Decimal and Percentage Tiles - combining different sets of these tiles
• Fraction Rings - help children link fractions decimals and percentages using circu-
lar models
• Equivalence Flip Chart - assist children in developing pictorial links
• Peg Fraction Line - helps children focus on the symbols associated with fractions,
decimals and percentages.

Fractions may be generated with the Fraction Dice and linked to fraction materials.
Likewise the Equivalence dice may be used with Fraction/Decimal/Percentage Tiles,
Fraction Rings, Equivalent Flip Charts and Peg Fraction Lines to help cement the frac-
tion concept.
100 MATHEMATICS fractions

Fractions of Quantities
19070 A set of hands-on components
to enable children to find the fraction
of a given quantity for example 2/5 of
20. It uses foam shapes, pegs, dice and
cards to break down the process into
manageable stages so that children
understand exactly what is happening.
The set was produced in conjunction
with practising teachers who developed
this highly succes sful method in the
classroom.

Number Lines (Fractions)

26076 Classroom set of desk top fraction number lines with 8 each of 1/16, 1/12, 1/10, 1/8, ¼,
0 to 1½, 0.25 (1/4), 0.125 (1/8), and 0.1 (1/10). Write-on wipe-off plastic, 305mm x 55mm, 72pcs.

Fraction Rings
19410 Six transparent fraction rings that
work with our 51 piece fraction circle set to
Fraction Flip chart teach decimals, percents, fractions, time,
19421Our freestanding fraction flip chart compass degree and decimal percentage
features 4 sets of flips, double sided with 6 with clear base to hold pieces in place while
ways to teach fraction concept. Demo size, moving around. Fits with our plastic fraction
single, 45cm x 15cm. circles - 19010, 19030, 19015, and 19035.
 fractions MATHEMATICS 101

Fraction Circles & Fraction Squares

Printed Fraction Circles Fraction Circles

19035 A set of 51 proportionally-sized 19030 A set of 51 proportionally-sized
pieces representing a whole, halves, thirds, pieces representing a whole, halves,
quarters, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths & thirds, quarters, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths
twelfths in 9 distinct colors with printing on & twelfths in 9 distinct colors.
each piece. Packaged in a sturdy plastic
case. A whole measures 8.7cm diameter.

19060 Jumbo Magnetic 19015 Printed Overhead Fraction Circles

Foam Fraction Circles 20cm dia. 19010 Overhead Fraction Circles

Printed Fraction Squares Fraction Squares

19135 A set of 51 proportionally-sized 19130 A set of 51 proportionally-sized
pieces representing a whole, halves, thirds, pieces representing a whole, halves, thirds,
quarters, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths & quarters, fifths, sixths, eighths, tenths &
twelfths in 9 distinct colors with printing on twelfths in 9 distinct colors. Packaged in
each piece. Packaged in a sturdy plastic a sturdy plastic case. A whole measures
case. A whole measures 10cm square. 10cm square.
102 MATHEMATICS fractions

Equivalence
Fraction / Decimal / Percentage

These tiles have been designed to help students learn the relationship
between fractions, decimals, and percentages. A set of 51 proportionally-
sized pieces representing a whole, halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, sixths, eighths,
tenths & twelfths in 9 distinct colors. Each set comes with a sturdy plastic tray.

Equivalence Tile Set

19156C Set inculdes printed mini fraction
tiles, decimal tiles, percentage tiles in solid
Solid Fraction Tiles plastic container, a whole measures 15 x
19220 A whole measures 20.3 x 2.5cm. 2.5cm.

Equivalence Flip Chart

Our unique freestanding equivalence flip
Equivalence Pocket Chart
chart features 4 sets of flips, double sided
24243 Build your own fraction wall using the to cover equivalent fractions,
pocket chart. Learn about equivalent fractions. percentages, decimals and varied
Make links between fractions, decimals and graphic representations.
percentages by swapping the color coded
19422 Student size, pack of 10,
cards over. Heavy duty pocket chart complete
25cm x 8cm.
with three sets of color coded cards that work
with our fraction tiles, percent tiles and the 19423 Demo size, single,
decimal tiles. Chart measures 50cm x 70cm. 45cm x 15cm.
 fractions MATHEMATICS 103

Equivalence
Fraction / Decimal / Percentage

fraction

decimal

percentage

equivalence

Peg Equivalence Line

26943C Provides children with a visual
image to understand the relationship
b et we e n f ra c t i o n s , d e c i m a l s a n d
percentages. 57 cards, 27 write-on/wipe-
off cards, 15 pegs, 2 x 3m laces, in a
sturdy storage container.
104 MATHEMATICS geometry

Geometry

The word Geometry is derived from two Ancient Greek words which mean Earth
Measure.

Geometry may be thought of as answering three questions:

1. What is it? Names and properties of 2D shapes and 3D objects

2. Where is it? Location, directions, positions, co-ordinates

3. How does it move or change? Transformations - reflect (flip), translate (slide),

rotate (turn), Enlargement / reduction

Edx Geometry materials may be grouped under these three

basic headings:

1. What is it?
• 2D shapes R
Tangrams
Pattern Blocks Pentominoes
Geoboards Geometric Templates

• 3D objects Geometric Solids (wood, plastic or foam)

Geometry Kit

• Linking 2D and 3D Folding 2D3D Geometric Solids

2. Where is it? X-Y Co-ordinate Pegboard

R
Geoboards
Whiteboards with grids

3. How does it move or change?

R
Geoboards
Reflecting Mirror Geomirror
Shapes such as Pattern Blocks and Tangrams may be
reflected, translated and rotated (flip, slide, turn).

Did you know?

Poly means “many” and gon means “angle”, thus polygon means many
angled shape.
 geometry MATHEMATICS 105

21362 A set of 8 different length flexible sticks

R
that snap together at multiple points allowing
students to investigate planar geometry. The 21366C A set of 8 different length flexible
set includes 80 flexible sticks and 2 protractors, sticks , quardrants, semi-circle and 2
an ideal hands on manipulative for students to protractors. Packaged with 16 2-sided activ-
explore geometric concepts. Sizes range from ity cards in plastic container.
2.5cm to 15cm.

Explore geometric concepts with

R

Triangles

equilateral isosceles scalene

c
a
Angles c
a

opposite corresponding

Quadrilaterals

square rectangle parallelogram

106 MATHEMATICS geometry

Pattern Blocks

Pattern Blocks are an extremely versatile manipulative that

may be used to develop a range of mathematical concepts.

Geometry and Measurement

Learn Geometry concepts Line Symmetry Rotational Symmetry

Flip, slide and turn by filling spaces

Tessellation Enlargement by Tessellation

Fitting together without gaps

Perimeter and Area Explore Angles

Number Spatial Problem Solving

Fractions

Hexiamonds - how many different shapes

made up of six equilateral triangles can
you make?
 geometry MATHEMATICS 107

Pattern Blocks

Pattern Blocks - Solid Plastic

22020 Made from solid plastic,
these 5mm thick pattern blocks are
tough enough to withstand years of
classroom use. 250pcs in classic
shapes & colors.
22020C Also available in sturdy
plastic container.

Pattern Blocks
22032 Pattern Blocks are
both a play resource and a
tool for learning in
mathematics which can be
used to develop a range of
mathematical concepts,
such as geometry, symmertry,
angles, fractions, perimeter
and area. A set includes 100
plastic pattern blocks, 12
double sided activity cards
with 3 levels of difficulty.

Pattern Blocks - Wooden

22010 1cm thick wood pattern
blocks in the classic shapes and
colors. 250pcs in a set.
triangle square rhombus
22010J Also available in sturdy
plastic container.

Pattern Blocks - Hollow Plastic

22030 These 1cm thick blocks are
made of sturdy plastic with a "cookie
cutter" design in classic shapes &
rhombus trapezium hexagon
colors. 250pcs in a set.
108 MATHEMATICS geometry

Pattern Blocks

Pattern Blocks Classroom Set

22282C Pattern Blocks are an ex-
tremely versatile manipulative that may
be used to develop a range of mathe-
matical concepts - numbers, patterns,
geometry, measurement, fractions and
problem solving. Set includes 1500 plas-
tic pattern blocks (6 sets of 250pcs, 5mm
thick) in six shapes and six colors, one set
of Basic Pattern Block Cards, one set of
Advanced Pattern Block Cards and an
activity guide, in a durable plastic con-
tainer for easy storage. Book is included.

Giant Foam Pattern Blocks

22070 Pattern blocks on a giant scale. One
set includes 49 giant foam pieces in the
traditional pattern block shapes. The sides of
each shape are approx. 10cm in length.
Giant Magnetic Foam Pattern Blocks
22075 49pcs

EZ Touch Pattern Blocks

22100 These new pattern blocks are designed with no sharp edg-
es or corners, great for small and tender hands to create patterns
and to explore symmetry, congruence, geometric relationships
and angle measurement. It’s also excellent for counting, sorting,
matching, linear and area measurement activities. 250pcs.

Extend the versatility of pattern blocks

Fraction Pattern Blocks

22500 This fraction pattern block set will further advance
learning possibilities when used with traditional pattern blocks. The
brown shape = 1/4 hexagon & the purple piece = 1/12 hexagon.
Set of 90pcs with 30 brown shapes and 60 purple shapes.
 geometry MATHEMATICS 109

Pattern Blocks Support Materials

Advanced Pattern Block Cards

22292 Advanced set of pattern block cards
which a s s i st students in developing a n
understanding of geometry (shape, symmetry,
tessellation and angles), measurement (area
and perimeter), and number (integers and
fractions). Set includes 16 x A4 double sided
pattern cards, with answers to the problems
detailed. Activities include:
• learn the relationships between pattern
blocks
• explore geometric shapes
• learn about symmetry, tessellation and
angles
• measurement of area and perimeter
• problem solving

Pattern Blocks
28016 Plea se
refer to Dr Paul Basic Pattern Block Cards
S wa n books o n 22290 Set of 20 A4 double-sided pattern
pages 136 to 140. cards, ideal to practice matching skills and
fitting shapes together. Double-sided provides
2 levels of difficulty. 20 cards in a zip-lock bag.

Geomirror
39180 An excellent aid for teaching the
basics of geometry including symmetry, line
reflections, transformations and congruence. Reflecting Mirror
Designed for either left or right handed 22240 Unbreakable distortion-free plastic
students. Purple translucent polystyrene mirrors help teach concept of symmetry. Ideal
plastic. Measures 6" x 4" (15 x 10cm). use with pattern blocks. 85 x 58 x 1mm, round
39185 With reflection ends. corners, 4pcs, double-sided
110 MATHEMATICS geometry

Geoboards

Geoboards were invented by the Egyptian mathematician Caleb

Gattegno in the 1950’s as a manipulative for teaching geometry in
schools. Geoboards consist of a series of spaced pins on a board which
are laid out in varying patterns – square, isometric or circular. Elastic
bands are placed around the pins on the Geoboard to form lines and
shapes.

Shapes Angles

obtuse
square

acute

triangle

Symmetry Measurement

perimeter and area

 geometry MATHEMATICS 111

Geoboards

Geoboards 5"
20230 These double-sided 5" (12.5cm) square
geoboards are made of polystyrene in 6 bright
colors. One side with 12-pin circle and reverse Geoboards 6"
side with 5 x 5 pin grid. Each geoboard with wide
20140 These colorful double-sided 6"
easy stand edge. 6pcs in a set, 120 elastic bands
(15cm) square geoboards feature a
are included.
24-pin circular array on one side and a 5 x
5 pin grid array on the other. Each set
includes 6 colors and a pack of 120
elastic bands. 6pcs shrink wrapped.

Geoboards 9"
20040 These colorful isometric 9 " (23cm)
square geoboards are double-sided with an 11 x
11 pin grid array on one side and an 11 x 11
triangular pin array on the other. Each set Geoboard Gems
includes 6 colors and a pack of 120 elastic 28014 Please refer to Dr Paul Swan books
bands. 6pcs shrink wrapped. on pages 136 to 140.

Edx Geoboards
pcs in Elastic bands
Edx Code Size Array Colors
a set (pcs)
20230 5”(12.5cm) 5 x 5 pin grid, 12-pin circle 6 6 colors 120

20140 6”(15cm) 5 x 5 pin grid, 24-pin circle 6 6 colors 120

20220 8”(20cm) 11 x 11 pin grid, 24-pin circle 1 yellow 20

20040 9”(23cm) 11 x 11 pin grid, 11 x 11 isometric 6 6 colors 120

20210 11”(27cm) 11 x 11 pin grid, 24-pin circle 1 yellow 20

112 MATHEMATICS geometry

Geoboards

Fraction Geoboard
This double-sided geoboard combines traditional
geoboard features with degrees and fractions
clearly marked on the geoboard's face. Measures
20cm square, 11 x 11 pin and 24-pin circular
arrangement. Can be used in conjunction with
Fraction Circle Sets.
20220 20cm x 20cm, double-sided, circle &
fractions, 11 x 11 pin grid, 20 elastic bands.
(fraction circles not included)

Geoboard 11"
20210 A 27cm square double-sided geoboard
with 11 x 11 pin grid arrangement on one side and
a 24-pin circular pattern on the other. 20 elastic
bands are included.

X-Y Coordinate Pegboard

X-Y Coordinate Pegboard

20700 This 24.5cm x 24.5cm peg board has two
sliding axes lines that allow students to do algebraic
thinking. Using the pegs and rubber bands that come
with the board students are able to do functions, con-
ic sections, and line segments. Set includes 50 pegs in
colors (red, blue), 20 rubber bands and one pegboard.
 geometry MATHEMATICS 113

Geoboard Activity Cards

Geo George Activity Cards

20301 Advanced set of geoboard
activit y ca rd s. Des ig ned to
cha l lenge student s i n lea rn i ng
about symmetry, reflection, and
regular and irregular shapes. 24 x
2-sided activity cards, 15cm x 15cm.

20300 These activity cards are designed

to assist children in learning about parallel
a nd perpend i cu l a r l i nes , g eo metri c
shapes, area, perimeter, angles, symmetry
and irregular shapes. Made from durable
plastic, 12 cards with 24 activities, 0.4mm
thick, 15 x 15cm square. Geoboard not
included.

Explore geometric concepts with Activity Cards

Polygons

Perimeter and area

Symmetry
114 MATHEMATICS geometry

Tangrams and Polygons

Plastic Polygons
26 different plastic transparent geometric shapes used to
investigate geometry - area, and fraction concepts.
Explore the properties of shapes to determine whether
two shapes are congruent or similar.
22600 26 shapes, 800pcs 22601 15 shapes, 450pcs

Soft Plastic Tangram

23535 10 x 10 x 0.2cm, made from
sof t pla stic, nice a nd safe for
children to learn about congruent
a n d s i m i l a r s ha p e s , sym m et r y,
angles, area and fractions. 4 colors,
28pcs.

Pentominoes
23230C Made from solid plastic,
durable for classroom use. Teach
perimeter, area, tessellations as
well as traditional pentominoes'
Toying with Tangrams
activities. 6 colors, 72pcs in sturdy
28015 Please refer to Dr Paul
plastic container.
Swan books on pages 136 to
140.

2D Shapes
21100 Explore and learn
about 2D shapes - circles,
and regular and irregular
polygons including
triangles, quadrilaterals,
p e nta g o n s , h exa g o n s ,
h e pta g o n s , o cta g o n s ,
nonagons, decagons and
decagons and dodecagons. Small square measures 3cm, and large square 4.5cm.
Set includes 4 packs of 2D shapes (4 x 38pcs) and 4 x 2-sided printed posters.
 geometry MATHEMATICS 115

STEAM product
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Art
- Mathematics

1 object and 5 images

1 object and 3 images 1 object and 2 images

1 object and 3 images 1 object and 5 images Look through the

hole in the mirror
and explore infinity!
R

22243 GeoLand is an ideal STEAM product as it links science and mathematics. Students
may explore the geometry of symmetry and reflection, and the science of light and
reflections. Examine the number of images reflected from an object by changing the angle of
the mirrors. Set includes 3 vertical acrylic mirrors, one semicircular horizontal acrylic mirror,
plastic frame with degree graduations, 30 pattern blocks, and 32 x 2-sided activity cards.

Did you know?

Number of images observed in the mirrors equals 360 degrees divided
by the angle between the two mirrors.
116 MATHEMATICS geometry

Wooden Geometric Solids 5cm base

standard advanced

21020 12pcs, in addition to the 6 solids, 21050 19pcs, in addition to the 12 solids, this set
this set includes 6 more solids. includes the octagonal, hexagonal, pentagonal
and rectangular pyramids.

Solids 12 pcs 19 pcs

Cone 1 1
Cube 1 1
Cylinder Narrow Cylinder 1 1

Wide Cylinder 1 1
Prism Hexagonal Prism 1 1
Octagonal Prism 1 1

Pentagonal Prism 1

Rectangular Prism Large 1

Rectangular Prism Small 1 1

Square Prism 1 1
Triangular Prism 1 1
Pyramid Hexagonal Pyramid 1

Octagonal Pyramid 1
Pentagonal Pyramid 1

Rectangular Pyramid 1
Square Pyramid 1 1

Triangular Pyramid 1
Sphere Hemisphere 1 1
Sphere 1 1
 geometry MATHEMATICS 117

Geometric Solids

Geometric Solids
21317 Advanced set of 12 geosolids
including cube, cylinder, cone, triangular
prism, square pyramid, triangular pyramid,
sphere, hemisphere, rectangular prism,
pentagonal pyramid, pentagonal prism,
and hexagonal prism. Made of durable
plastic, with rounded corners and edges.
8cm base, 12 solids and 6 colors.

10cm Geometric Solids

21310 Bright large geometric solids to
ins pire the lea rning of geometric
relationships between area, volume, shape,
form and size. Total 17 solids include large &
small cubes, cone, sphere, hemisphere,
square/rectangular/hexagonal/pentagonal
prisms, large & small triangle prisms, small &
l a r g e c y l i n d e r s , t r i a n g u l a r/s q u a r e/
hexagonal/pentagonal pyramids. plastic,
10cm, 4 colors, 17 solids.

Geometric Solids 1" (25mm)

21354 10 solids Set of ten different 5cm Geometric Solids
geometric solid shapes (sphere,
21300 Handy size, ideal for small hands.
plastic, green, 5cm, 17 solids.
hemisphere, triangle prism, rectangular
prism, cube, hexagonal prism, triangle
pyramid, pyramid, cone & cylinder) .
4 colors, 40pcs.
118 MATHEMATICS geometry

2D3D Geometric Solids

Skeletal Geo Set

21373C Make your own 2D figures and skeletal 3D models. Learn about vertices, faces and
edges while involved in constructing new models. 330pcs, includes 60 white balls, sticks of 50
each of 3.3cm, 5.3cm, 6.9cm, 30 each of 8.2cm, 10.5cm, 12.5cm and 30 x 1/4 circles with 20
2-sided activity cards.

3D solids with their corresponding 2D nets

Did you know?

Euler’s Law states that the number of vertices plus the number of faces in
every 3D solid will equal the number of edges plus 2 (V + F = E + 2).
 geometry MATHEMATICS 119

2D3D Geometric Solids

2D3D Geometric Solids

21348 Introductory set of 6 folding 2D3D
geosolids including cube, cylinder, cone,
triangular prism, square pyramid and tri-
angular pyramid. Ideal for exploring the
proper ties of 3D solids, relationships
between 2D shapes and 3D solids, volume
and capacity, and surface area. Set
includes 6 solids made of durable plastic
with rounded corners and edges, and 6
corresponding folding nets in 3 colors
made from soft plastic. The solids have an
8cm base. Activity guide included. with folding nets

2D3D Geometric Solids

21347 Advanced set of 12 folding 2D3D
geosolids including cube, cylinder, cone,
triangular prism, square pyramid, triangular
pyramid, rectangular pyramid, pentagonal
pyramid, hexagonal pyramid, rectangular
prism, pentagonal prism, and hexagonal
prism. Ideal for exploring the properties of
3D solids, relationships between 2D shapes
and 3D solids, volume and capacity, and
surface area. Set includes 12 solids made of
durable plastic with rounded corners and
edges, and 12 corresponding folding nets in
5 colors made from soft plastic. The solids
have an 8cm base. Activity guide included. with folding nets

2D3D Geo Shapes Flip Chart

21272 The 2D3D Geometry Flip Charts help
students learn about the relationships be-
tween 3D objects, 2D nets, vertices, faces
and edges. Students can also learn geome-
try and measurement topics, including shape
comparison, describing, symmetry, shapes,
area,  Euler’s rule and more. Demo size 46 x
15cm, single.
120 MATHEMATICS geometry

Geometric Volume

Transparent Volume Set

21338 Colored transparent geo volume set will
encourge children to explore geometry, and 5cm Geometric Volume Set
understand volume and solid's volume. Made of 21320 Handy size, ideal for small
high quality plastic, shatterproof with no sharp hands. 5cm base, 17 solids with lids.
edges. 8cm base, 12 solids, 12pcs

Basic Geometric Volume set

25030 Explore volume concepts by pouring from
one container into another. Learn that the volume
of a cone is one-third the volume of the associated
cylinder. The set includes 6 clear plastic solids -
cone, sphere, cylinder, cube, pyramid and
rectangular prism. Measures 10cm base, 6pcs.

Advanced Geometric Volume set

25040 Explore volume concepts by pouring
from one container into another. Learn that
the volume of a pyramid is one-third the
volume of the associated prism. 10cm base, 8
solids, 8pcs

Geometric Volume Set

21335 Explore geometric relationships and volumes.
Set of 14 solids with lids including cube, cylinder,
triangular prism, rectangular prism, pentagonal prism,
hexagonal prism, square pyramid, cone, triangular
pyramid, rectangular pyramid, pentagonal pyramid,
hexagonal pyramid, sphere and hemisphere. Made
of durable plastic, with rounded corners and edges.
8cm base, 14pcs.
 measurement - linear MATHEMATICS 121

Measurement

Measurement is used to answer three questions:

• Which is bigger (longer, heavier....)?
• How big?
• How much bigger?
When learning to measure, students:
• Become aware of the attribute to measure eg length, area, volume, mass,
capacity, time, angle...

• Learn to seriate, that is put items in order according to the attribute eg long
longer longest

• Measure things by comparison with a unit eg cm, litres, minutes

(any product with a calibrated scale)

• Develop estimation about the size of things (Cubic Metre Set)

• Use formulae to calculate the size of things given some measurements

(prisms, pyramids, Archimedes Measure)

Retractable Tape Measure

White/Chalk Board Demo Set 25216 Ideal for measuring straight
25490 These high quality chalk board measurement lengths and round objects, graduated
instruments, with magnets, are designed with easy to in mm and cm. Durable fiberglass tape,
read graduations, and convenient handles for easy housed in plastic case with retractable
use on chalk and white boards, 5pcs. mechanism, 150cm in length, 10 pcs.

Windup Tape Measure

Marked in centimeters and
millimeters on one side and
inches on the reverse. Winds
Tape Measure
back into sturdy case.
25210 A set of 10 one meter tape
25240 30m 25230 20m measures marked in centimeters and
25220 10m millimeters.
122 MATHEMATICS measurement - linear

Classroom Thermometer
25965 This oversized thermometer features
a large, accurate 30cm glass magnifying Small Thermometer
tube, kerosene filled. Range is -40 degree 25925C Calibrated in Celsius and
to 50 degree centigrade and -40 degree to Fahrenheit, 175 x 22mm, 12pcs in plastic
120 degree Fahrenheit, 38cm tall. container.

Ruler 30cm
30012 Clear shatterproof ruler, graduated in
inches and centimeters. 30cm (12”) in length,
pack of 10 rulers.

Ruler 30cm (5 colors)

30013 Shatterproof ruler, graduated in
inches and centimetres. 30cm (12”) in
length, 5 colors, pack of 10 rulers.

Resettable counter

Easy adjustable
handle for 4 different
lengths

Trundle Wheel
Folding Meter Sticks
25693 Our trundle wheel makes measuring
long distances easy with it's non-slip rubber
25260 1m, a pack of 5 plastic meter sticks
tire, it's multiple adjustment length handle calibrated in cm and inches. Each meter
stick conveniently folds into four sections
and it's optional counter. Meter Trundle Wheel
for easy storage.
with counter.
 measurement - mass MATHEMATICS 123

Measuring Scale
25905 Ana logue kitchen sca le a llows
children to explore, compare and measure
weights of liquids and objects. Removable
plastic pan and zero adjustment knob for easy
use. Scale is calibrated in both kg and g.
*Pebbles are not included. Capacity 5kg.

Digital Scale
25906 Electronic scale with 3kg (6.6lbs)
capacity, suitable for accurate weighing
measurement activities. Digital readout in
g ra m s o r ou nces a nd zero a d j u s tment
function. Accurate to within +/- 1 gram, two
batteries (CR2032) included.

*Cubes are not included.

Plastic Stacking Masses

25886C Plastic color coded stacking masses
that come in four different size/weights, 40 x 1
gram, 20 x 5 gram, 10 x 10 gram, and 10 x 20
gram. 28mm square. Total 80pcs, 440g, in stur-
dy plastic container.
124 MATHEMATICS measurement - mass

* Weights are not included.

Pan Balance
25192 This strong and durable pan balance features translucent 500mL graduated pans.
Sliding compensator is for calibration. Assembled dimensions, W50cm x H24cm.
25194 This large one liter pan balance is made from durable plastic and features 1000 mL
graduated pans for easy weighing of solids and liquids. W55cm x H29cm. Includes masses, 5
x 5g and 5 x 10g.

Bucket Balance
25201 This durable plastic balance is designed for
learning weight and hands-on measurement. The
clear removable graduated buckets are easy for
small hands to pour and measure. Buckets hold
solids or liquids up to 500mL. Sliding compensator is
for level and accurate measurements. Assembled
dimensions L40 x W11cm, 15cm high.

Bucket Balance
25205 This durable plastic balance is
des igned for learning weight and
hands - on mea surement. The clear
removable graduated buckets are easy
for small hands to pour and measure.
Buckets hold solids or liquids up to
1000mL. Sliding compensator is for level
and accurate measurements.
Assembled dimensions L47 x W13cm,
*Weights are not included.
17cm high.

Junior Balance
25836 37 x 12 x 14cm. A great tool to teach
young children balancing concepts. Two
5 0 0 mL clea r bucket s ca rr y weig ht s or
counters. There are two colored lids used as
platforms which are easy for children to use.
24 bear weights included.
* Tug is not included.
 measurement - mass MATHEMATICS 125

Number Balance Student Number Balance

25898 The Number Balance is an excellent 25893 Ideal for students to learn about
hands on demonstration tool to show children basic number relationships and operations.
number relationships and number operations. Includes 20 weights, balance is 36cm long
Two-piece beam for easy storage. Balance is and 13cm high.
6 5 cm long a nd 22cm hig h, 2 0 weig ht s 25895 Classroom set with 10pcs.
included.

Number Balance Activity Set

25899 The Number Balance is an excellent Student Number Balance Activity Set
hands on equivalence tool for children to 25897 The Number Balance is an excellent
explore number concept. Children can play hands on equivalence tool to show children
with the weights and learn number number relationships and number
relationships, and number operations. Set operations. Set includes 10 x 2-sided
includes 10 x 2-sided activity cards. Balance is Activity Cards. Balance is 36cm long and
65cm long and 22cm high, 20 weights included. 13cm high, 20 weights included.

Precision Pan Balance with scale & weight set

25986 This precision balance is an excellent way to
introduce the concept of mass measurement. The
precision balance has a capacity of 2000g and with its
single beam calibrated to 10 grams in 1/4 g divisions, it
has an accuracy of plus or minus 0.25grams. The green
color balance comes with two transparent removeable
pans for easy pouring, cleaning and storing. A set of
ten masses and a tweezer are included with their own
storage compartment.
126 MATHEMATICS measurement - volume

Graduated Cylinders
25010 A set of 7 cylinders, made of clear ABS with Liter Box
easy-to - read graduations, convenient for all 25050 10 x 10 x 10cm. Use this clear
experiments, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 & 1000mL, plastic liter box to teach volume
7pcs. concepts.

Basic Geometric Volume set

25030 Explore volume concepts by pouring
from one container into another. Learn that Advanced Geometric Volume set
the volume of a cone is one-third the volume 25040 Explore volume concepts by pouring
of the associated cylinder. The set includes 6 from one container into another. Learn that
clear plastic shapes: cone, sphere, cylinder, the volume of a pyramid is one-third the
cube, pyramid and rectangular pri s m. volume of the associated prism. 10cm base,
Measures 10cm base, 6pcs. 8 shapes, 8pcs.

Graduated Beaker Set Made from

polypropylene, these graduated beakers
can tolerate temperatures up to 120
degrees celsius.
25020 100, 200, 300, 500 & 1000mL, 5pcs.
25022 50, 100, 200, 250, 300, 500 &
1000mL, 7pcs.
 measurement - volume MATHEMATICS 127

Liquid Volume Measurement Set

Liquid Volume Measurement Set

25079 including 5 Nesting Measuring Bottles, 3 Measuring jugs, 5 Measuring Cups, and
6 Measuring Spoons.

Metric & Customary Measuring Spoons Measuring Cups

25074 Freestanding mea suring s poons , 25076 Freestanding measuring cups,
includes 0.62mL or 1/8 tsp, 1.25mL or 1/4 tsp, includes 29.5mL or 1/8 cup, 59mL or 1/4
2.5mL or 1/2 tsp, 5mL or 1 tsp, 7.5mL or 1 1/2 tsp cup, 79mL or 1/3 cup, 118mL or 1/2 cup,
and 15mL or 1 tbsp, 6 spoons. 236mL or 1 cup, 5pcs.

Nesting
Measuring Bottles
25078 This set includes five graduated plastic
bottles with lids, ranging from one gill to one
Measuring Jugs
gallon (100mL to 3000mL). Bottles nest for easy 25070 A set of three nesting plastic
s to ra g e, 2 0 0 m L , 4 0 0 m L , 8 0 0 m L , 2 0 0 0 m L , measuring jugs, in both metric and
3000mL, 5 bottles. ounces. 250mL, 500mL & 1000mL.
128 MATHEMATICS measurement - volume

Archimedes’ principle
The most famous story about Archimedes
(287BC – 212BC) details how he invented a
method for determining the volume of an
object with an irregular shape.
More than 2200 years ago, Archimedes
was given the task of proving whether King
Hieron 11’s new gold crown was made of
pure gold or had been made of a mixture
Archimedes Measure of gold and silver. Archimedes needed to
25100 This displacement jug is a great tool determine the volume of the crown and
for exploring Archimedes' principle, and thus calculate its density.
He came up with a simple way to deter-
investigating volume and density. A set
mine the volume of any object. By immers-
includes a displacement jug, 3 plastic rods,
ing the object in water and then measur-
o n e c l e a r t u b e a n d a p i p et te. J u g
ing the volume displacement, he could
measures W11cm x L16cm x H20cm. Activity
determine the volume of the object.
guide included.
Gold is denser than silver. If some silver had
been substituted in the crown for gold, then
the volume of the crown would be greater
than if it had been made of pure gold.

water level with crown

submerged
water level without crown

1cm Cubes
1cm, 10 colors, 1000pcs
13510 These 1cm cubes weigh 1 gram and
come in 10 bright colors. Each cube
displaces 1 cubic centimeter of water.
Teach number, measurement (volume) and
chance concepts.
13510C Also available in sturdy plastic
container.

Cubic Meter Set

25262 To teach children to understand
the concept of 1 cubic meter and explore
the relationship with 1 cubic decimeter, 1
cubic centimeter and volume.

Did you know?

A 1cm cube has a volume of 1 cubic centimetre (1cm3) and weighs
1 gram (1g). It would take 1,000,000 cubes to created a cubic meter
(1m3), and weigh 1,000kgs
 measurement - time MATHEMATICS 129

Geared Clocks

Time Clock - 12hr

25815 Student Clock, 11cm dia., pack of 6.
25822 Demo Clock, 30cm dia., single.

Time Clock - 24hr

25818 24hr Student Clock, 11cm dia.,
pack of 6.
25828 24hr Demo Clock, 30cm dia.,
single.

Time Clock Classroom Set - 12hr

25824 Large classroom clock set, 1 large Demonstration clock and 24 smaller Student
clocks. Student Clock, 11cm dia., Demo Clock, 30cm dia.
130 MATHEMATICS measurement - time

Magnetic Demo Clock

25800 Easy to read large hour and minute
markings, write and wipe digital time area, and
color coded hour and minute hands that move.
This makes our magnetic demo clock a great time
teaching tool. Measures 30 x 37.5cm.

Demo Write-on/Wipe-off Clock

Made of durable polypropylene, this large
write-on/wipe-off clock allows the teacher to
demon strate relation s hips bet ween
analogue and digital time. Measures 30 x
38.4cm.
25656 12 hour
25658 24 hour

Clock Dial - Write-on/Wipe-off

These easy-to -use clock dials are ideal for
reinforcing students' relationship with analogue
and digital time. Made of durable polypropylene,
the write-on/wipe-off clock dials feature movable
pla stic ha nd s to encourage students'
participation. Measures 12.5 x 16cm. 5pcs in a set.
25615 12 hour 25618 24 hour
 measurement - time MATHEMATICS 131
Time Flip Chart
Using this freestanding flip chart to
teach telling the time, and matching
digital and analogue time. The clock
face has movable color coded hands,
easy for children to coordinate the
hands on clock face and the time on
flip chart.
25806 Student size, pack of 10,
32cm x 9cm
25807 Demo size, single, 47cm x 15cm

Time Dominoes
25635 Ideal way for children to practice the
reading and recognition of time shown in both
digital and standard analogue clock formats.
Dominoes made from cardboard, 5x10cm in size,
30pcs.

Tell Elapsed Time Dry Erase Board

This unique designed dry erase board is
brilliant to calculate elapsed time.
25804 Student size, pack of 10, A4 size.

Large Geared Clock

25820 28 cm diameter, Geared clock clearly
demonstrates the movement of the hands as the
minute hand moves around the clock.
132 MATHEMATICS money

Money

HM Treasury approved educational coins and notes. Play Money can

encourage children to do imaginative activities and math games.

UK Money Kit UK Money Notes

11242 Set includes coins of 50 x 1 Penny, 11231 50 notes includes15 each of £5,
30 x 2 Pennies, 50 x 5 Pennies, 50 x 10 Pennies, £10, 10 each of £20, £50.
50 x 10 Pennies, 50 x 20 Pennies, 30 x 50 Pennies,
25 x 1 pound, 15 x 2 pounds, notes of 20 x 50 pounds,
20 x 20 pounds, 30 x 10 pounds, 30 x 5 pounds,
Packaged in a plastic suitcase.

Coins - UK Currency
11233 1 Pence, 100pcs 11234 2 Pence, 100pcs
11235 5 Pence, 100pcs 11236 10 Pence, 100pcs
11237 20 Pence, 100pcs 11238 50 Pence, 100pcs
11239 1 pound, 50pcs 11240 2 pound, 50pcs

Coins - US Currency
Plastic, slightly bigger than the real coins.
11010 Pennies, 100pcs 11020 Nickels, 100pcs
11030 Dimes, 100pcs 11040 Quarters, 100pcs
11050 Half dollars, 50pcs 11060 Dollars, 50pcs
11070 94pcs coin set, a set includes 30 pennies,
20 nickels, 20 dimes & 20 quarters plus 4 half dollars.
11071 98pcs coin set, a set includes 4 dollars addition
to 94 coin set.
11073 500pcs coin set, a set including 100 pieces
each of pennies, nickels, dimes & quarters plus 50
pieces each of half dollars & dollars.
 probability MATHEMATICS 133

Classroom Dice Sets

• 48 x dot dice Basic Classroom Dice Set
• 24 x 10 sided dice
16084C Every classroom should have this
set of dot dice and 10-sided dice. Ideal for
learning basic addition and subtraction.
Set includes 48 x 16mm dot dice in 4 colors,
and 24 x 10-sided dice in 2 colors. 72pcs in
sturdy plastic container.

Classroom Dice Set

16076C This classroom set is a great tool
to teach number concepts, place value,
• 72 x dot dice
fractions, equivalence, and probability. Set
Classroom Dot Dice Set includes dot dice, place value dice,
16077C Plenty of basic dot dice in 4 colors, equivalence dice, number and operations
great for teaching probability and using for dice, polyhedral dice, and fractions dice.
games, 16mm Dice Set, 4 colors, 72pcs in 56pcs in easy storage container.
plastic container

• 20 x dot dice
• 4 x 10 sided dice
Jumbo Place Value Dice Set Jumbo Dice Classroom Set
16321C Generate place value numbers 16085C These large dice are ideal for young
with this jumbo classroom place value dice children. Set includes 20 x 25mm dot dice in 5
set, comprising 6 sets of 10 -sided place colors, and 4 x 10-sided dice in 1 color. 24pcs
value dice in sturdy plastic container, 24pcs. in sturdy plastic container.
134 MATHEMATICS probability

Dice

10-sided Jumbo Place Value Dice

16320 Each set contains four different
colored 10-sided dice representing ones,
tens, hundreds and thousands. Each dice
measures 34mm.

Molded Foam Dice

17153 Sof t foam dice, ideal for group
activities. Yellow and orange dice, 7.5cm,
2pcs.

Blank Dice  
16103 3 colors, 36pcs with 240 labels for
multi-activities.Plastic, 16mm, 12pcs

Fraction Dice  Plastic, 16mm, 3 colors, 6pcs Sponge Dice

5" (12.5cm cube), set of 2, quiet, easy-to-
16130 A set of fraction dice, white dice
handle sponge dice for number games,
features 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, & 1/12; green
p roba b i l it y experi ment s a nd math
dice features 1/2, 1/4 & 1/8; red dice
exercises.
features 1/3, 1/6 & 1/12. Each dice measures
16mm.
17810 Yellow with red dots, 2pcs
17820 Yellow with red numbers, 2pcs
 probability MATHEMATICS 135

Spinners

Suction Spinners and Whiteboards

18 0 01 T h e w h i te b o a rd s a re p r i nte d with
concentric circles which provide a template
fo r e a s y s u b d i v i s i o n by t h e u s e r fo r u s e i n
mathematical exploration including probability,
p l a c e va l u e, c a l c u l a t i n g , ra n d o m n u m b e r
generation and much more. Set includes 10 wipe-
clean whiteboards (200mm square) and 10 suction
spinners with 10cm pointers.
Suction Spinners
18002 Set of 10 suction spinners with 10cm pointers.

Spinner Board - Numbers Spinner Board - Probability

260440 Teach students probability with this 260441 Teach students probability with this
Spinner Board designed by Dr Paul Swan. Spinner Board designed by Dr Paul Swan. The
Simply flick and record the results of a series of difficulty level of games and activities may be
spins. Compare results using different spinner varied according to the spinners used. Set
configurations. Set includes 8 x Spinner Boards includes 8 x Spinner Boards and teaching ideas
and teaching ideas in a clear plastic wallet. in a clear plastic wallet.

Place Value Spinners

26050 Generate numbers between 0 and 999. Ideally
used with other place value manipulatives. Combine
two spinners to generate numbers between 0 and
999,999. Size 25 x 10cm, 12pcs
136 MATHEMATICS Dr Paul Swan books

Dr Paul Swan Books

Dr Paul Swan is an award winning author and mathematics educator. He is a

well known author with books published in many different countries including the
USA, UK, Canada, Malaysia and Australia. After a long career which has includ-
ed working at the primary and secondary school level and 18 years as a
University mathematics educator, Dr Swan started consulting to leadership
groups and international companies to help improve the way that mathematics
is taught throughout the world. He continues to lecture, write and develop
games and materials to help children enjoy learning mathematics.

Edx is proud to be working with Dr Swan to bring you the best materials and
teacher notes possible to help you gain the most from mathematics manipula-
tives.

28011 Attribute Blocks

28012 Mathematics Games

with school Friendly Cards

28013 Domino Deductions

 Dr Paul Swan books MATHEMATICS 137

28014 Geoboard Gems

28015 Toying with Tangrams

28016 Pattern Blocks

28017 Base Ten Blocks

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28020 Colour Tiles
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28019 Number Lines

28021 Playing with Place Value

28018 Teaching with Ten Frames
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28022 Number Boards

28028 Rainbow Pebbles

28023 Cubes in the Classroom

28024 Counters in the Classroom

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MATHEMATICS
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140 MATHEMATICS Dr Paul Swan books

Mathematics Manipulatives
Reference Guide

The Mathematics Manipulatives Reference Guide

2 8 0 10 T hi s gui de, written by Dr Paul Swan, is an essential
reference for all teachers and educators to quickly understand
the main math manipulatives.

The guide has been organized in alphabetical order with the information for each
manipulative structured as follows:

Background - a photo and brief description of each manipulative.

Mathematical Focus – the manipulative has been linked to relevant

strands and sub-strands of mathematics to show where the manipulative
can be used to support the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Mathematical Language – the language of mathematics is introduced

for the manipulative, as children require an understanding, knowledge
and fluency of the language of mathematics to become proficient in
mathematics.

Using the Manipulative – pictorial examples are provided for how each
manipulative may be used in the teaching of mathematical concepts.

Typical Classroom Requirements – suggestions are given as to the

quantities of a manipulative required for a class of 32 students.

Support and Complementary Materials – other teaching materials

have been identified to help educators gain the most from the
manipulative.
CLASSROOM
RESOURCES
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Magnetic Whiteboards

Magnetic Plastic Framed Whiteboards

90564 24 x 33cm, 4 colors, 4pcs.

Magnetic Plastic Framed Whiteboards

90561 24 x 33cm, 6pcs

Magnetic Whiteboards
Write-on wipe-off, aluminium frame
90510 20 x 30cm (8" x 12")
90520 30 x 45cm (12" x 18")
90530 45 x 60cm (18" x 24")
90540 60 x 90cm (24" x 36")
 CLASSROOM RESOURCES 143

Plastic Dry Erase Boards

made from flexible polypropylene

Plastic Dry Erase Boards

- centimeter grid & blank
22.8cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12"), made from
flexible polypropylene
90630 Blank on one side and cm grid
on the reverse. Set of 30.

Plastic Dry Erase Boards

- xy axis & blank
22.8cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12"), made
from flexible polypropylene
90631 Blank on one side and x-y
axis on the reverse. Set of 30.

Plastic Dry Erase Board

- line & blank
90635 9” X 12”, 1 - sided, 30pcs

2-Sided Whiteboard Easel

90680 W60 x H120cm, contains 2
Plastic Dry Erase Boards - blank storage trays, 2 adju stable
90634 9” X 12”, 30pcs magnetic boards and 4 jumbo clips.
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Plastic Dry Erase Boards

made from flexible polypropylene

Plastic Dry Erase Boards

- number 1 - 100 grid
90638 9” X 12”, with numbers 1 - 100 on one
side, blank grid on the other side, 30pcs

Plastic Dry Erase Boards

- numbers 1 - 120 grid
90639 9” X 12”, with numbers 1 - 120 on
one side blank grid on the other side, 30pcs

Plastic Dry Erase Boards

- 2cm grid & blank
90640 9” X 12”, 30pcs
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Gecko on the Move

G ecko o n t h e M ove i s a n ot- fo r- p rof i t

founded by two passionate primary school
teachers, Celi and Huw, who have a great
sense of adventure. They work with schools
and teachers in developing countries to
improve the quality of learning mathematics
for young children through teacher training
and the use of math manipulatives.
Edx Education is proud to par tner with
Celi and Huw in providing them the math
manipulative kits used in the schools they
visit.
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Mobile Kindergarten

Mobile Kindergarten
Edx Education has donated a VW van to the Zhi Shan
Foundation to be used as a mobile kindergarten for the
remote Atayal tribe villages in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.
The mobile kindergarten is named "Mountain Elf", and its
colorful appearance was designed by the Atayal artist Mi
Lu Hayong. The concept is "Sharing Love". The car is full of
Atayal culture, colorful and symbolizes the four seasons
of nature. Many animals, such as fish, mountain pigs, and
hawthorn, present an Atayal "sharing" culture, with stories
on the front, sides, rear, and the roof of the van.
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Toy Fair in Nurnberg

Edx Education participates in education

trade fairs in many parts of the globe. Edx
has exhibited at the the International Toy Fair
in Nurnberg for 25 years. The educational
section of this fair is the world’s largest
education trade fair.
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Workshops

Dr Paul Swan is a mathematics educator and

award winning author who has written more
than 50 books on mathematics. Dr Swan
has worked with Edx Education in delivering
mathematics workshops to early years and
primary school teachers in the Middle East
and China.
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Edx in retail shops

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