Unifix Cubes are large, colorful plastic cubes that snap together. They are useful manipulatives for preschool through second or third grade. Hands-on demonstrations using these snap-together blocks can be extremely helpful in teaching concepts to your children, even if you are using a curriculum. The visual presentation and hands-on practice will help children to better understand what they are doing.
Didax sells various sets of Unifix Cubes. A set with 100 cubes should be sufficient for most situations.
Unifix books and kits that might be helpful are:
- Unifix Math Home Helper Kit, Deluxe: great for PreK-grade 2; includes 100 cubes, Unifix stair,number indicators, cards, activity guide and parent guide. - Developing Mathematics with Unifix: How to teach K-3 concepts with Unifix. Includes reproducible pattern and activity sheets.
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Instant Key
Learning Styles: All
Suitable for: math supplement
Audience: preK-grade 6
Need for parent/teacher instruction: high
Prep time needed: parents must familiarize themselves with techniques Need for Teacher's Manual: included or in books
Religious perspective: secular
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