Pattern Blocks

I was introduced to pattern blocks while getting my teaching certification. I don't really remember playing with them when I was in school, but I know they were developed in the 60's so I'm sure I had to have, maybe I just have a bad memory.

Pattern blocks are a type of mathematical manipulative that allows children to see how shapes can be decomposed into other shapes. We also used them to help when teaching fractions. Pattern blocks are not only just for mathematics, they can also be used to build pictures including animals, flowers, boats and ships, rockets and planes, cars, trains, and many others. It's great for early development of colors; shapes and matching skills.

Here's the link to the basic set that we gave Grace for Christmas!