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Binomial Cube

The document describes a Montessori Binomial Cube activity for children aged 3.5 to 4 years. The cube consists of 8 wooden blocks that fit together to display a binomial pattern. Presentation guidelines are provided for introducing the cube and having the child rebuild the patterns by transferring blocks between the cube box and its lid.

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Binomial Cube

The document describes a Montessori Binomial Cube activity for children aged 3.5 to 4 years. The cube consists of 8 wooden blocks that fit together to display a binomial pattern. Presentation guidelines are provided for introducing the cube and having the child rebuild the patterns by transferring blocks between the cube box and its lid.

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RED RODS

Age: Children aged 3.5 to 4 years are introduced to the Binomial Cube.
Description: The Montessori Binomial Cube consists of 8 wooden
blocks that fit together in a specific and intentional way into a wooden
box with the display of the binomial shown on top. The 8 wooden
blocks include one red cube, three red and black matching prisms,
one blue cube and three blue and black matching prisms.

Presentation and Teaching Guidelines:


 Invite the child to carefully carry the Binomial Cube box to the table.
 Put the box to the upper left corner of the workspace with the patterned sides toward you.
 Take the lid from the box and place it pattern-side-up in front of the child to where the lid's
position matches the Binomial Cube.
 Point out the matching patterns of the lid and cube.
 Open the two sides of the box, one at a time, showing the child that the pattern on the lid
matches the pattern of the blocks.
 Taking the blocks of the Binomial Cube out one by one, starting with the blue cube, recreate
that layer on the table in front of the child, then slide it to the top of the workspace, out of
the way.
 Show the child how the bottom layer of blocks that remain has the same pattern as the lid.
 Just as you did with the top layer of blocks, rebuild the bottom layer – on the table and in
front of the child.
 Form a column with the blocks from the bottom layer, starting with the red cube and
keeping the blocks in their orientation.
 Place the block in the column, left-to-right and top-to-bottom, starting with the red
block, onto the lid in their matching positions.
 Transfer the blocks, one by one and in the same order, into the Binomial Cube box.
 Ask to the child that the pattern in the box and on the lid are the same.
 Repeat with the top layer – forming a column, building the pattern on the lid, then
transferring the pattern to finish building the Binomial Cube.
 Again, point out the matching patterns on the lid and the completed cube.
 Fold the side of the box, replace the lid, and invite the child to try.

Learning Outcomes:
 Ordering Skills: Develop the ability to follow directions, matching
and building skills.
 Mathematical Concepts: Enhance calculation, Concrete learning to
Abstract Learning
 Visual Discrimination: Enhance recognition and understanding of
shape, colour and pattern, define measurement and dimensions.
 Fine Motor Skills: Improve physical dexterity through Binomial
Cube manipulation.

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