Montessori Color Tablex Box 3 (Gradation Set)

Product Description

The Third Box of Color Tablets is an advanced sensorial material designed to refine a child's perception of color to a remarkable degree. This complete set consists of 63 plastic tablets, each uniform in size and shape, systematically organized to explore the subtle nuances of color gradation.

Content & Structure

The tablets are housed in a specially designed wooden box divided into nine compartments. Each compartment is dedicated to a specific color and contains seven distinct tablets representing a sequential gradation from the lightest to the darkest shade. The set includes the full spectrum: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink, brown, and grey.

Design Features

Precision-Crafted Tablets: Made of durable plastic, each tablet features extended end bars. This thoughtful design allows the child to hold and manipulate the tablet without touching the colored surface, preserving the purity of the color and encouraging careful, respectful handling.

Structured for Challenge: The organization into nine color families provides a clear, ordered framework for complex sorting and grading work.

Subtle Visual Progression: The core challenge lies in the minimal visual difference between successive shades within each color series, demanding heightened attention and discrimination.

Primary Educational Purpose

The essential aim of this material is the refinement of chromatic sense. It moves beyond basic color identification to cultivate:

Aesthetic Appreciation: For the subtle variations within a single color family.

Visual Acuity & Discrimination: Training the eye to perceive minute differences.

Order, Concentration, & Patience: Required to sequence the seven tablets correctly.

Vocabulary Enrichment: Introducing terms like "lightest," "lighter," "darker," "darkest," "tone," and "shade."

Recommended Use

This advanced material is typically introduced after the child has mastered Color Boxes 1 and 2. It is suitable for children approximately 4 years and older, serving as a direct preparation for artistic studies, design, and activities in the natural world that require detailed observation