Transparent block set with activity test cards

Beautifully polished transparent acrylic blocks in a variety of shapes, with a planning mirror, 15 work cards and teacher's guide included. The smooth, colourful and tactile blocks are designed to enable children to explore light and colour, build patterns and sequences and create imaginative pictures. Regular polygons to help with mathematical language and understanding of shapes and figures (square, triangle, rectangle, circle, ellipse) Irregular shapes to allow for more complex images and encourage rich language such as wave, zigzag, arc, bridge, etc. Plane mirror to allow children to build patterns and see the effects of reflective symmetry Coloured and clear blocks to allow children to see the world in different shades, overlay them to mix new colour combinations and use them on a light panel 15 student work cards from simple ideas to more complex challenges. There are images to copy in 2D or 3D, shape sequences to solve and ideas for reflective symmetry work. Teacher's guide including background information, suggestions for activities to try, questions to ask children and extension ideas. The set contains 25 blocks, 15 A4 work cards, 1 acrylic plane mirror and a teacher's guide in 8 languages, stored in a sturdy cardboard box with key guide and foam inserts to protect the blocks. Supports the following learning areas: Understanding the world - colour Physical development - motor skills Maths - shape & space Personal development - cooperative play Communication & language - descriptive language - Dimensions: 160 x 320mm - Maximum block height: 80mm - Material: Acrylic