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KIDS FIRST MATH
Experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands — learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book — is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.
NUMBER BALANCE
568010 AGES 3+ MSRP: $29.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 18 PIECE COUNT: 37 MANUAL PAGES: 8
Math concepts come to life with Kids First Math: Number Balance. Take a hands-on approach to learning addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, greater than, less than, and even pre-algebra! Kids gain an intuitive grasp of numbers and equations as they place weights on the two sides of the balance and learn what values equal each other: 2 + 5 = 7; 3 x 3 = 8 + 1; 6 > 3 + 2. The possibilities are endless!
• Kids will learn: number sense, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, greater than, less than, pre-algebra! • High-quality math manipulative to help make abstract concepts concrete • 8-page full-color manual aids parents and teachers as they guide instruction • 18 included challenge cards
LARGE DOUBLE-SIDED GEOBOARD SET
568011 AGES 3+ MSRP: $14.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 18 PIECE COUNT: 103 MANUAL PAGES: 4
Stretch your knowledge of shapes and planar geometry with this hands-on math tool. The three large, colorful geoboards are stackable for easy storage. With the included 100 colorful rubber bands, kids will have fun following the full-color guide or creating their own shapes — the opportunities for free play are endless! On one side of the geoboard, a five-by-five grid of pegs allows kids to learn all about different shapes: right triangles, isosceles triangles, squares, rectangles, octagons, polygons, and more! They will also learn about different angles (right, acute, obtuse) and gain an intuitive sense of perimeter and area. On the other side of the geoboard, the pegs are arranged in a circular array, allowing kids to explore concepts of angles and fractions, as well as hexagons and equilateral triangles. Create a strong foundation in math for your child!
LINKING CUBES MATH KIT WITH ACTIVITY CARDS
568001 AGES 3+ MSRP: $18.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 105 MANUAL PAGES: 10 • A set of 100 colorful plastic cubes that connect together • Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, graphing, pattern recognition, measuring, and basic mathematical operations • Also develops skills in spatial intelligence, creativity, problem solving, and fine motor skills • Cubes can connect on all six sides and rotate at each connection point. • Endless possibilities for open-ended creative play and building • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Includes 100 plastic connecting 2-cm cubes in 10 colors, 5 activity cards, and plastic storage box
• A set of two plastic tracks, numbered from 1 to 100, and 50 rods that slide along the center of the track • Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, pattern recognition, measuring, addition, and subtraction • Visual and hands-on math learning • Also compatible with Kids First Math Number Rods • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Includes 10 number track pieces in 2 colors, 50 sliding rods (1-cm to 10-cm in length, each in 5 colors), plastic storage box
• A set of 60 plastic pieces in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes • Used to develop skills in logical thinking, classifying, observing, and comparing • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Includes 5 shapes (square, rectangle, circle, triangle, hexagon) each in 3 colors (red, yellow, blue), 2 sizes (10 and 30 square centimeters), and 2 thicknesses (3 and 6 mm); 5 activity cards; plastic storage box
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NUMBER TRACK MATH KIT WITH LESSON GUIDE
568002 AGES 3+ MSRP: $14.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 60 MANUAL PAGES: 2
ATTRIBUTE BLOCKS MATH KIT WITH ACTIVITY CARDS
568003 AGES 3+ MSRP: $19.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 65 MANUAL PAGES: 10
NUMBER RODS MATH KIT WITH ACTIVITY CARDS
568004 AGES 3+ MSRP: $27.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 255 MANUAL PAGES: 10 • A set of 250 colorful plastic rods of varying lengths • Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, graphing, pattern recognition, measuring, and basic mathematical operations • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Includes 100 1x1x1-cm white cubes, 30 2x1x1-cm red rods, 20 3x1x1-cm gray rods, 20 4x1x1-cm pink rods, 20 5x1x1-cm yellow rods, 15 6x1x1-cm green rods, 12 7x1x1-cm black rods, 12 8x1x1-cm brown rods, 11 9x1x1-cm blue rods, 10 10x1x1-cm orange rods, 5 activity cards, plastic storage box
BASE TEN BLOCKS MATH KIT WITH ACTIVITY CARDS
568005 AGES 4+ MSRP: $29.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 126 MANUAL PAGES: 10
568006 AGES 3+ MSRP: $29.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 144 MANUAL PAGES: 10
LACING BEADS MATH KIT WITH ACTIVITY CARDS
568007 AGES 3+ MSRP: $34.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 311 MANUAL PAGES: 10
PATTERN BLOCKS MATH KIT WITH ACTIVITY CARDS
568008 AGES 3+ MSRP: $24.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 255 MANUAL PAGES: 10
TANGRAM SHAPES MATH KIT WITH ACTIVITY CARDS
568009 AGES 4+ MSRP: $22.95 CASE PACK QTY: 12 EXPERIMENTS: 10 PIECE COUNT: 110 MANUAL PAGES: 10 • A set of 121 plastic connecting blocks representing 2,200 units (1 cubic centimeter each) • Used to teach the base ten concepts, the decimal system, area, volume, and basic mathematical operations • Also develops skills in spatial intelligence and fine motor skills • Visual and hands-on math learning • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Includes 100 1-cm cubes, 10 10x1x1-cm rods, 10 10x10x1-cm squares, 1 10x10x10-cm cube, 5 activity cards, plastic storage box
• A row of 5 vertical rods and 75 colorful cubes that stack on the rods • Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, digits, addition, subtraction, and comparing • Visual and hands-on math learning • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Includes 5 bases, 5 rods, 75 cubes, 49 number cards, 5 activity cards, plastic storage bin
• A set of 300 colorful plastic beads and 6 laces onto which the beads can be strung • Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, and pattern recognition • Also develops skills in eye-hand coordination, creativity, problem solving, and fine motor skills • Endless possibilities for open-ended creative play • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Includes 300 plastic beads in 3 shapes and 6 colors, 6 colored laces, 5 activity cards, plastic storage box
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• A set of 250 plastic blocks in a variety of geometric shapes, colors, and sizes • Used to develop skills in basic geometry, shapes, pattern recognition, symmetry, problem solving, comparing, fractions, and division • Visual and hands-on geometry learning • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Endless possibilities for open-ended creative play • Includes 25 yellow hexagons, 50 red trapezoids, 50 blue rhombuses, 50 green triangles, 25 orange squares, 50 beige rhombuses, 5 activity cards, plastic storage box
• A set of 105 colorful plastic geometric shapes combined to create larger shapes and pictures • Used to develop skills in pattern recognition, comparing shapes, problem solving, and visualization • Also develops spatial intelligence and fine motor skills • Endless possibilities for open-ended creative play • Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning • Includes 105 tangram pieces forming up to 15 tangrams, 5 activity cards, plastic storage box
