Description :-
The Felt Mat for Decimal System is a colourful, tactile Montessori material designed to help children learn and visualize the decimal system. It is typically used in conjunction with the Static Decimal Beads or other Montessori materials like the Small Number Cards and Large Number Cards. The mat is made of soft, durable felt and features clearly labeled sections for Units, Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands.
The mat is divided into four areas, each labeled with its respective place value:

Unit: This section is for placing single beads (representing ones).
Tens: This section is for bead bars (representing tens).
Hundreds: This section is for hundred squares (representing hundreds).
Thousands: This section is for thousand cubes (representing thousands).

Felt Material – TH – H – T – U

Name: Felt Material – TH – H – T – U
SKU: KM14

SKU: KM14

₹350.00

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The main objective of the Felt Mat for Decimal System is to help children:

Visualize place value: It allows children to see the relationship between units, tens, hundreds, and thousands by physically placing the appropriate bead objects in their designated areas.

Reinforce decimal system concepts: The mat provides a concrete way to understand how numbers are structured in the decimal system, with each area representing a specific place value.

Facilitate arithmetic operations: By using the mat with the beads, children can physically perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using the beads and the mat to organize their numbers.
1. Understanding Place Value: The felt mat helps children learn the place value system by giving them a visual and tactile representation of the units, tens, hundreds, and thousands.
Children can physically place the corresponding beads in each section to see how numbers are made up.
2. Concrete Learning of the Decimal System: By moving beads around the mat, children develop a concrete understanding of the decimal system and how numbers increase by a factor of 10 as they move from right to left across the mat.
3. Foundation for Arithmetic Operations: The mat can be used to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition and subtraction by adding or removing beads from the appropriate sections. The mat can also be used to demonstrate multiplication and division by grouping or dividing beads.

4. Hands-On Learning: The mat provides a tactile and engaging way for children to interact with numbers. It is perfect for kinesthetic learners who learn best through physical activity
and hands-on experience.
5. Promoting Number Sense: Using the mat helps children gain an intuitive understanding of numbers and their relationships. They learn how the value of a digit changes based on its place value (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands).
6. Facilitating Group Learning: The mat is large enough to be used for group activities, allowing several children to work together and explore the decimal system in a collaborative environment.
Units, Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands: Children place the corresponding beads (unit beads, bead bars, hundred squares, thousand cubes) on the felt mat in the appropriate section. For example:

One unit would go in the Units section,

One bead bar (10 units) would go in the Tens section,

One hundred square (100 units) would go in the Hundreds section,

One thousand cube (1000 units) would go in the Thousands section.

Creating Numbers: Children can use the mat to create and represent numbers. For instance, to represent 2,365, the child would place:

2 thousand cubes in the Thousands section,

3 hundred squares in the Hundreds section,

6 bead bars in the Tens section,

5 unit beads in the Units section.

Performing Arithmetic: Children can use the mat to demonstrate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division:

Addition: By placing beads into the appropriate sections, children can visually see how numbers are added together.

Subtraction: Beads are removed from the sections to demonstrate subtraction.

Multiplication/Division: Beads can be grouped or divided within the sections to represent multiplication and division.

Visualizing Large Numbers: The mat helps children understand the value of larger numbers by giving them a clear and organized space to represent thousands. For instance, 2,000 is visually represented with 2 thousand cubes placed in the Thousands section.
Soft Felt Construction: The mat is made of durable, soft felt, providing a comfortable surface for children to manipulate beads and cards.

Color-Coded Sections: Each section of the mat is color-coded to represent a specific place value:

Green for Units,

Blue for Tens,

Red for Hundreds,

Green for Thousands.

Portable and Easy to Clean: The mat is lightweight, portable, and easy to store. It can be cleaned by simply wiping it with a soft cloth.
Cleaning: Wipe the mat with a damp cloth to keep it clean. Do not machine wash.

Storage: Roll or fold the mat for easy storage when not in use.
The Felt Mat for Decimal System is a highly effective Montessori material for teaching young children the concepts of place value and the decimal system. It enhances number sense and provides a hands-on, visual way for children to understand how numbers are structured and manipulated in the decimal system. The material is ideal for use in Montessori classrooms, homeschooling, or early childhood education environments where children are learning the basics of mathematics.