A hands-on way to learn about simple fractions. These natural wood cups hold the whole, halves, quarters and thirds. The solid wooden pieces are stained with eco-friendly colors that won't chip off. They come with an activity booklet for ideas to share. For younger players this is about eye hand coordination and developing fine motor skills. The math part is built into the discoveries children make as they manipulate the pieces. Marked 2 & up. We think it's a better bet for 3-4.

SNAP: Introduce one cup at a time. For a while use just two cups and gradually add the other sets. Once you start talking about fractions, reinforce the concepts when you servr a sandwich in halves one day, in quarters another day. Do the same when you are cutting a fruit. 

Age: Preschool, Early School Years. Award Year: 2011. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.