{"product_id":"montessori-red-and-blue-rods","title":"Montessori Red and Blue Rods","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Montessori Red and Blue Rods are a classic math material that introduces children to numbers 1 through 10 through hands-on measurement and comparison. Each rod is divided into alternating red and blue sections, helping children see quantity as a physical length rather than an abstract symbol. This small-format version is ideal for home use and compact classroom shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 rods representing quantities 1 through 10 in alternating red and blue sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood with non-toxic water-based paint, CE certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStored in a wooden box for easy organization and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Red Rods only or Red and Blue Rods, in small or medium size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ages 3 and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEducational Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete understanding of number quantity and sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual and tactile number recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundation for addition and subtraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration and independent math work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial reasoning through length comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWays to Play\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange rods in order from shortest to longest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount the sections on each rod to identify the number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine shorter rods to match the length of a longer one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Company Montessori Toys","offers":[{"title":"4.Red Rods M","offer_id":52318042784045,"sku":"1005001408491679-4.Red Rods M","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.Blue Red Rods M","offer_id":52318042816813,"sku":"1005001408491679-3.Blue Red Rods M","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.Blue Red Rods S","offer_id":52318042849581,"sku":"1005001408491679-1.Blue Red Rods S","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.Red Rods S","offer_id":52318042882349,"sku":"1005001408491679-2.Red Rods S","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/2601\/8605\/files\/Hb8dac394fadf41048eee4ad45cff1335H.webp?v=1787648058","url":"https:\/\/olivermontessori.com\/products\/montessori-red-and-blue-rods","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Company Montessori Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}