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Number Rods

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  Number Rods Materials - Ten rods identical with the Red Rods in length, but divided into red and blue sections. The shortest rod is red. The second is twice the size of the first; one half is painted red and the other half is blue. The third rd is three times the size of the first and is divided into three sections; the first painted red, the second is blue, and the third red. All the other rods are divided in a similar fashion, alternating red and blue, the first section always being red. The number of sections represent the numbers of the rod. - A floor mat Notes - Carry and assemble the rod as you would with the Red Rods. - Do the Three Period Lesson to teach the names, be sure to count the red rods each time. - Continue through the activities as the child is ready. You must be sure the child understands the quantities before moving on from the naming. - Some children will be able to do this work in one sitting. - Be sure to review previous names before moving on to new ones. - Co
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Spindle Boxes

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  Spindle Boxes Materials - Two boxes exactly the same, each with five compartments. At the back of each compartment is painted a symbol in black, starting from 0 and progressing serially up to 9. - A container with 45 spindles - A container with 8 ribbons or elastic bands Presentation Introduce the child to the materials on the shelf and have him bring them over to the table. Point out the compartments and the numerals the child knows. Point to them all, one at a time, and have the child give the number’s names. Tell the child that these numbers will tell us how many spindles to put in the box. Point to the number 1. Have the child read it and then say, “We will put 1 spindle in this box.” Place one spindle in the compartment. Repeat for 2, counting the spindles as you place them, “One, two.” Continue this up to 4.   Have the child place the correct spindles in the remaining compartments. Once all of the spindles have been placed, look at compartment 0 and notice that there is nothing
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