Introduce children to the decimal system with this set of Montessori Mini Wooden Number Cards. Color-coded for units, tens, hundreds, and thousands, and neatly organized in a wooden storage box, this material is ideal for hands-on learning in CASA and lower elementary classrooms.
Product Description
The Montessori Mini Wooden Number Cards are a compact, color-coded math material designed to introduce children to place value and the decimal system. This hands-on material helps learners visualize numerical hierarchies and build a strong foundation in number composition. The set includes a compartmentalized wooden box for organized presentation and easy access.
Key Features
- Color-coded cards aligned with Montessori math conventions
- Durable wooden cards with clear, easy-to-read numerals
- Compact size ideal for small hands and shelf-friendly storage
- Includes a wooden storage box with compartments for each category
Benefits for Children
- Develops understanding of units, tens, hundreds, and thousands through concrete representation
- Supports number building, decomposition, and place value recognition
- Encourages independent exploration and self-correction
- Reinforces early math operations such as addition and dynamic multiplication
What’s Included
- Units (1–9) in green – 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm
- Tens (10–90) in blue – 6 cm x 3.5 cm
- Hundreds (100–900) in red – 9 cm x 3.5 cm
- Thousands (1000–9000) in green – 12 cm to 18 cm x 3.5 cm
- 1 wooden storage box with compartments – 18 cm x 10 cm x 2.5 cm
Specifications
- Material: Solid wood with printed numerals and clear varnish
- Recommended Age: 4+ years
- Curriculum Area: Montessori Math – Place Value and Decimal System
How to Use
Use the number cards individually or in combination to demonstrate the structure of numbers within the decimal system. Children can physically build numbers (e.g., 3,240) by layering cards to represent units, tens, hundreds, and thousands. Pair with Montessori golden beads or stamp game for extended work in math operations.