Learning about Colour

To learn about shape, colour and pattern

Create beads patterns as shown on the assignment cards by stringing beads on a lace or holder.

To learn about shape and colour

Combine colour and shape and take the correct card as quickly as possible with the suction cup. Develop precision and speed.

To learn about colour and size

Combine colour and shape and take the correct card as quickly as possible with the suction cup. Develop precision and speed.

To learn to design bead pictures

Make colourful patterns with beads. Place a transparent bead board on or next to an image card and add the beads. Stimulates hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and creativity.

Plastic trays ideal for sorting and small practical life activities (and many more uses!)

A set of 5 colours.

Plastic trays ideal for sorting and practical life activities (and many more uses!)

A set of 6 colours.

Plastic counters ideal for sorting and practical life activities (and many more uses!)

A set of 6 colours.

4 sets of 10 colour coded cylinders that vary in height and diameter in 4 colour coded wooden boxes.

4 sets of 10 colour coded cylinders that vary in height and diameter in 4 long wooden boxes with coloured lids.

Based on early Montessori materials (see photo - early materials had a different colour combination) these boxes allow the cylinders to be stored in order and accessed easily with the flip down side.