Sandpaper Numbers
Like other Montessori sandpaper materials, the Sandpaper Numbers are tactile, inviting the child to touch and experiment.
Purpose
Direct purpose – teach children the symbols that represent each number, allowing them to visually identify any number from 0 – 9. In Montessori education this is specifically taught separately to counting from 0 – 9, where children often fall back on rote memorisation.
Due to the tactile feel of the number cards, the material also prepares children for the writing of numerals, which can be used as an extension activity for the Sandpaper Numbers.