Frog Balance Scale Toy

Description

The Frog Balance Scale Toy is an interactive, Montessori-inspired STEM learning tool designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children (typically ages 3 to 7) to master early mathematics through physical play. The genius of the toy lies in its weighted number blocks; for instance, the “5” block weighs exactly the same as 5 individual mini frog figurines. When children place a number on one side, they must count out and place the exact matching number of frogs on the opposite side to make the scale level.Key Features & ComponentsMost standard kits, such as those by BAKAM or HOWADE, include the following educational tools:1 Frog Balance Scale with a sturdy base and 2 detachable weighing plates.19 to 30 Mini Frog Figurines used as individual unit counters.10 Weighted Number Blocks (1–10) designed to visually and physically correspond to the weight of the frogs.30 Double-Sided Learning Cards featuring color-coded difficulty tiers to guide progression.Multi-Level Gameplay ProgressionThe included cards structure learning into three distinct, step-by-step challenges:🟢 Level 1 (Green Cards) – Number Recognition: Children match the written number on the card to the physical plastic block and learn basic visual counting with the frogs.🟣 Level 2 (Purple Cards) – Advanced Counting: Children count the number of frogs shown on a card, place that amount onto the scale, and then must find the single matching weighted number block to achieve a perfect balance.🔵 Level 3 (Blue Cards) – Addition & Subtraction: Children solve written mathematical formulas (e.g., placing a “2” block and a “3” block on one side) and balance it by counting out 5 frogs on the other side.Watch how the weighted numbers physically balance the exact number of frog counters to teach children visual, hands-on math:6m🐸Frog Scale Counting Fun | Learn Numbers, Colors & …Learning With Fun Gloves-Learning Videos For Kids YouTube · 13 Jan 2023Educational & Developmental BenefitsTactile Math Foundation: Bridges the gap between abstract numbers and physical quantities, a core pillar of the Montessori method.Fine Motor Skills: Picking up, moving, and precisely placing the tiny frogs onto the scale refines hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: If the scale tips, children must independently deduce whether they need to add or subtract weight, promoting self-correction.