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JOWait until you see how much learning is packed into these little blocks! I printed these number blocks on my @creality3d K2 Plus Combo 3D printer and I know that they are going to become one of those materials that we keep finding new ways to use.
Each block is sized to match the value it represents. So, the 1 block is the shortest and the 10 is the tallest. It’s such a simple design, but it opens up so much playful learning. I’m imaging our learners stacking to explore number combinations, lining them up to compare quantities, even problem-solving when a tower doesn’t balance just right. I will be so excited for that moment when someone realizes 2 + 3 = the same height as 5? Magic.
I can already hear how much math talk will come from this…words like “equal,” “taller,” “more,” and “same” will be popping up naturally in their conversations. They’ll be building number sense without worksheets. It’ll all be happening through play. I love that they will be able to explore ideas like part-part-whole, magnitude, equality, and even early equations with their hands. It just makes the learning stick in a different way.
What would your learners do with a set like this? How else could we use them? I’m thinking dramatic play, loose parts, even block centre. Let me know what comes to mind. I always get inspired by the ideas you share! I any the link to this file? Hit the like button ❤️ and leave a comment!
Do you have recommendations about what I should print next? If you have questions about the Creality K2 Plus Combo 3D printer, I’d be happy to answer them. It has been so easy to get started prints flawlessly EVERY TIME!
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