Apple Tree Mathematics New

This wonderful numeracy resource is perfect for children who can count but are ready to take on the next mathematical steps such as addition, subtraction and number linked to quantity. The tree is magnetic and there are 18 apples (three sets of 6 apples in yellow, green and red). In addition, there are 3 dice, and for each dice there is a coloured dice holder which matches the colour of the apples. Used in open play the children can simply hang the magnetic apples randomly onto the apple tree and count them. They can count up to 18 or make apple patterns in 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s and 6s. Using the dice and coloured holders they can throw the dice to get allocated an instruction to pick and place 4 red apples, then the second dice 3 green apples, and finally using the third dice 6 yellow apples. Or they can play games in pairs adding and subtracting the number of apples the dice indicates. Many other mathematical computations can be played using this set such as working out the missing number. To do this they could start by placing a random number of apples onto the tree eg. 3 red apples, then throw the dice which gives 6. At this point they have to work out how many more apples they need to add to the tree to make 6. Great fun providing endless opportunities to perfect their mathematical numeracy and fluency.

Features

     •  Mand from plywood and beech

     •  Comprises of a double-sided magnetic apple tree – the face at the front shows the leaves as green

        (summer and on the reverse as yellow (in autumn)

     •  18 magnetic apples – 6 x red, 6 x green, 6 x yellow

     •  3 dice and three coloured dice stands – indicating either red, yellow or green apples

     •  Many uses for individual use and games in pairs can be played using the set

     •  Also good for hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills development

     •  Will improve numeracy and mathematical fluency