tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post2642610651846377751..comments2024-03-26T00:32:19.537-07:00Comments on "Making Montessori Ours": DIY Red Rods, Montessori Sensorial At HomeCherine Muirheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-17479339851898945302018-04-10T17:14:15.078-07:002018-04-10T17:14:15.078-07:00Hi there!
We did not make holders for our set. We...Hi there!<br /><br />We did not make holders for our set. We used wooden magazine holders with felt in the bottom that we purchased from Ikea.<br /><br />CherineCherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-16217322468090119582018-04-08T20:08:05.157-07:002018-04-08T20:08:05.157-07:00Did you build a stand for them?Did you build a stand for them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-91849871356851293412017-08-11T17:31:43.528-07:002017-08-11T17:31:43.528-07:00Yes <3 Good luck with making them!! We'd lo...Yes <3 Good luck with making them!! We'd love to know how they work out for you!!Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-91470934125496440342017-08-11T07:34:56.162-07:002017-08-11T07:34:56.162-07:00Fab. I'm taking from your answer that 2.5cm is...Fab. I'm taking from your answer that 2.5cm is the ideal. If I'm wrong, please let me know. Thank you for your response - helpful!ABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401207457349052897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-14137943644082252882017-08-11T07:12:53.740-07:002017-08-11T07:12:53.740-07:00Hi Abena,
Maria Montessori was from Italy, and us...Hi Abena,<br /><br />Maria Montessori was from Italy, and used the metric system as do we in Canada. The US officially does not, so I am assuming the posts you are seeing are from the US. I think that if you plan to use Montessori as a curriculum and wish to create continuity for your materials especially for later elementary use that using metric for your materials will be helpful. If this is purely for short term sensorial use then the choice is yours. Most decide on what makes sense, and works for them. I am so happy to hear you found it helpful! Thanks for writing :)Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-59832435340237149872017-08-11T06:23:16.556-07:002017-08-11T06:23:16.556-07:00Thanks for this! A couple of blogs seem to suggest...Thanks for this! A couple of blogs seem to suggest that it's 2.5 x 2.5cm for the cross section. Some say an inch which is *approximately* the same (but not exactly). As Montessori seems to always use metric, I'm assuming it's actually more accurate to use the cms if possible. Is that right?ABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401207457349052897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-42086870215898135622015-09-15T07:21:56.013-07:002015-09-15T07:21:56.013-07:00You can withhold labeling the rods with the number...You can withhold labeling the rods with the number cards until they are ready.Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-12086938953764620442015-09-15T07:19:38.214-07:002015-09-15T07:19:38.214-07:00Oh no!! I'm sorry. If you can do both it would...Oh no!! I'm sorry. If you can do both it would be amazing because you can do the design extensions with both, and also the younger will have the full benefit with the red rods and then move onto the numbered rods. If you can only do one (personally) I would do the numbered rods and print the number cards for them :)Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-16787488343811140402015-09-14T22:29:31.824-07:002015-09-14T22:29:31.824-07:00Ok now I am confused as to whether to make thm red...Ok now I am confused as to whether to make thm red rods or the red and blue. The oe little boy who will be 5 in Oct already attends a Montessori program. My other children are 3. Some attend typical preschools and some do not. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330993485428826022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-83975902108805856712015-09-14T18:13:07.237-07:002015-09-14T18:13:07.237-07:00The red rods are introduced first with your Sensor...The red rods are introduced first with your Sensorial materials. They are placed according to size. The rods can also be used for early counting and indirectly introducing your child to the base ten system of counting, but mainly gives your child practice in ordering by dimension. They also experience the difference in weight as the rods get progressively larger/smaller. You can also introduce some new descriptive vocabulary like smallest, smaller etc. The Numbered rods are sectioned from 1-10 for a deeper introduction to counting in that not only are the rods ordered from 1-10, but also sectioned from one to ten. You can do some basic addition search for 10 activities with the rods. Your child will be using number symbols to identify the rods (number cards 1-10). There are design extensions to use with both sets of rods, thus it is great to make them together so they are the same size (if you wish). Hope that helps!Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-75890457677728186382015-09-13T21:21:15.165-07:002015-09-13T21:21:15.165-07:00What is the difference between the red and blue nu...What is the difference between the red and blue numerical rods and the red rods? The guy I got wood from are working on the brown stairs and pink tower. I can't till they finish them.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330993485428826022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-87686559800391878672015-09-13T20:23:30.613-07:002015-09-13T20:23:30.613-07:00I am sure they will!!! That is so fantastic :) I am sure they will!!! That is so fantastic :) Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-61109452513764549542015-09-13T13:51:03.042-07:002015-09-13T13:51:03.042-07:00I had someone cut the lumber for me. They came unp...I had someone cut the lumber for me. They came unpainted, so i started the painting process today. I hope they come put right.Kellinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-45026213975749177742015-09-13T12:57:11.860-07:002015-09-13T12:57:11.860-07:00We used wood that we previously had milled for us ...We used wood that we previously had milled for us from a past home repair. The most important thing to me was they were square and the correct length. Also that my red rods and numbered rods were the same size to work together for extensions. You can also rip down 2 X lumber to make the rods. It's a great way to use up left over lumber from other projects. Hope that helps!Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-28926341333901998712015-09-13T06:05:15.366-07:002015-09-13T06:05:15.366-07:00Which lumber dimensions did you use? The one avail...Which lumber dimensions did you use? The one available at 1 inch is really 3/4 inches? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-86549872007142600732015-08-19T04:44:23.439-07:002015-08-19T04:44:23.439-07:00Yes we bought ours from Montessori Print Shop. The...Yes we bought ours from Montessori Print Shop. They have a fantastic selection of design pages!! Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-9227070946627199432015-08-18T00:38:05.130-07:002015-08-18T00:38:05.130-07:00I want to make the red and blue rods. Is there a p...I want to make the red and blue rods. Is there a place to print design pages i see your child using? Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330993485428826022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-42301203310223443342013-01-10T09:08:49.599-08:002013-01-10T09:08:49.599-08:00Check here...
http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-...Check here...<br />http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300110/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Long-Red-Rods<br /><br />We made them 1"sq and they are graduated from 10cm up to 1 meter. Send me a link if you make them!!!<br /><br />I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the site!!! Thank you:))Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-5324868584104423752013-01-03T07:17:19.982-08:002013-01-03T07:17:19.982-08:00Could you share the exact measurements for these. ...Could you share the exact measurements for these. I am putting these on my hubby's to do list. <br />I love your site by the way, thank you so much.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755214872476832883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-75907785935885669212012-09-10T06:12:32.228-07:002012-09-10T06:12:32.228-07:00Thanks Deb!! These took some time but were fun to...Thanks Deb!! These took some time but were fun to make and so worth it! I really appreciate your kindness and sharing our work:))Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-32609551870547351192012-09-10T03:22:24.305-07:002012-09-10T03:22:24.305-07:00Another AMAZING DIY material ... you could set up ...Another AMAZING DIY material ... you could set up your own shop, Cherine! I featured your post and photo in my DIY Number Rods and Alternatives at http://livingmontessorinow.com/2012/09/10/montessori-monday-diy-number-rods-and-alternatives/Deb Chitwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665549481411417908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-14249287714829519242012-06-25T08:41:02.749-07:002012-06-25T08:41:02.749-07:00Thank you!!!
Check here...
http://www.montessorio...Thank you!!!<br />Check here...<br /> http://www.montessorioutlet.com/cgi-bin/item/510300110/5103/Montessori-Outlet-Long-Red-Rods<br /><br />They are graduated from 10cm up to 1 meter. Send me a link if you make them I'd love to see!!! Good luck!!Cherine Muirheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107665808653181237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190462048494164843.post-34526398772778234202012-06-25T08:13:56.296-07:002012-06-25T08:13:56.296-07:00Wow. These materials are beautiful. I've bee...Wow. These materials are beautiful. I've been toying with the idea of making my own materials- red rods and number rods specifically. What are the dimensions for the red rods? I haven't searched for them yet, maybe they are easy to find.Foxdiamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166016598433404995noreply@blogger.com