{"product_id":"pentominoes-box-of-60","title":"Pentominoes (Box of 60)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnlock the world of complex geometry and spatial reasoning with our \"Pentominoes (Box of 60),\" a versatile educational tool designed to enhance cognitive skills in young learners. Pentominoes, each consisting of five connected squares, offer a myriad of possibilities for creative and analytical thinking in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColorful and Engaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur set includes 60 pentomino pieces made from durable plastic, available in five vibrant colors: red, blue, green, yellow, and orange. This assortment not only brightens the classroom but also helps in organising and differentiating activities. Each colour has an equal number of each shape, ensuring fair distribution and access among all students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeveloping Critical Thinking Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePentominoes are excellent for exploring various mathematical concepts such as geometry, congruence, transformations (including flips, slides, and turns), and tessellation. Handling these shapes encourages students to think about spatial relationships and pattern recognition, fostering skills like logic, problem-solving, and effective communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese activities not only challenge students to fit the pieces together to form larger shapes and designs but also allow them to experiment with their own configurations, enhancing both their creative and analytical thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Collaborative Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is perfectly suited for small group activities, providing each group with ample pieces to explore and learn collectively. Initial exploratory play is encouraged to familiarise students with the versatility of the pieces before moving on to more structured tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pentominoes come conveniently packed in a transparent plastic storage box, making setup, clean-up, and storage efficient and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude in your classroom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60x Colorful Pentomino Pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Transparent Plastic Storage Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of pentominoes is an essential tool for schools looking to deepen their students' understanding of geometry and problem-solving through hands-on learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abacus Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53583891366161,"sku":"ABA-1M021","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/ABA-1M021.jpg?v=1779425873","url":"https:\/\/www.teachersuperstore.com.au\/products\/pentominoes-box-of-60","provider":"Teacher Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}