Colour tablets, specifically referring to Primary Colour Tablets, are a Montessori educational material designed for young children. They are used as an initial activity to help children understand color pairing.
Components of Primary Colour Tablets
- The set consists of three pairs of rectangular tablets.
- Each pair is painted with one of the primary colours: red, blue, and yellow.
- The tablets are stored in a beachwood box for safekeeping and organization.
Purpose of Colour Tablets
The main goal of the colour tablets is to introduce a child to the concept of matching colours. According to the reference provided, this material "opens a colorful world for a child".
- Colour Matching: Children learn to visually identify and pair identical colours.
- Visual Discrimination: The activity enhances the child's ability to distinguish between different colours.
- Early Learning: It lays a foundation for future learning about colours and their combinations.
- Fine Motor Skills: Handling the tablets helps improve the child's fine motor skills.
How to Use Colour Tablets
- Introduction: The adult presents the box containing the tablets.
- Demonstration: The adult takes out one tablet of each color and places them separately.
- Matching: The adult then takes out the matching tablet of each color and pairs them.
- Child's Turn: The child is invited to try matching the tablets.
- Progression: The activity can be made more challenging by mixing up the tablets and requiring the child to find the pairs.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | Rectangular tablets painted in primary colours |
| Colours | Red, blue, and yellow |
| Quantity | Three pairs (six tablets total) |
| Storage | Beachwood box |
| Learning Focus | Colour pairing, visual discrimination |
