Cuisenaire rods are a versatile resource, especially when it comes to teaching numeracy to young children. The tub contains 155 durable plastic pieces of varying lengths (10 – 100mm), which can form the basis of fun activities reinforcing arithmetic, fractions, probability, and much more. The pieces could be joined together to visualise bright patterns or used singly as the basis of trading games.

The rods have indentations on one face, marking how many 10mm units make up the whole. This feature relates to the same concept as MAB blocks, in that singular units make up a whole, and could be used to introduce place value and measurement topics.

Colourful and appealing

Supplied in a variety of vibrant colours, each representing a different length. These are: Red, white, light green, purple, yellow, dark green, black, brown, blue, and orange.

Handy storage tub

The pieces pack neatly into a clear plastic tub with lid and handle, enabling compact storage within the classroom and a simple pack-up process when activities are finished.

Designed for use by 4-6 children in small groups. Whether they be arranging the pieces in patterns and sequences, exploring the concept of measurement, or building creative stacks using the rods, children will love engaging with this tactile learning resource. Using small manipulatives draws not only on numeracy abilities, but also encourages fine motor skill development, like dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Working with other students to solve problems promotes communication and team-working.

In full, this product contains:

• 155 Cuisenaire rods
• Plastic storage tub
• Activity guide

Additional information:

• The rods range in length from 10 – 100mm. They are coded by colour as follows: White (10mm), red (20mm), light green (30mm), pink (40mm), yellow (50mm), dark green (60mm), black (70mm), brown (80mm), blue (90mm), orange (100mm)
• The tub measures approximately L 150mm x W 150mm x H 130mm