PlayMonster Lauri Tall-Stackers Pegs & Pegboard Set

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25 Tall-Stackers™ Pegs, Lauri® Crepe Rubber

Pegboard with 36 Holes

Color Sorting

• On a tabletop, sort the pegs by color so there are 5

groups of 5 dierent colored pegs.

• Place all 5 pegs of one color side-by-side in the

pegboard. Repeat with each group until the

pegboard holds 5 rows of 5 colors.

• You can also stack the pegs so there are 5 stacks,

each with 5 pegs of the same color.

Color Matching

• Place a peg in the pegboard, naming the color as

you do.

• Ask your child to nd other pegs that match yours.

As your child places each peg next to yours, ask them

to repeat the name of the color.

Color Recognition

• Place one of each color peg side-by-side in the

pegboard.

• Ask your child to name the color of the rst peg.

• Then ask your child to name other things that are the

same color as that peg, or point out objects the same

color that you see around the room.

• Repeat with other color pegs.

Color Discrimination

• Place 4 pegs of one color and 1 peg of another color

side-by-side in the pegboard.

• Ask your child to choose the peg that is dierent

from the rest.

• Change the placement of the “odd” peg, again asking

your child to point out the peg that is dierent.

• Reinforce color names by asking what color most of

the pegs are and what color the dierent one is.

Patterning

• Place 5 pegs to create a pattern side-by-side (i.e. red,

blue, red, blue, red).

• Ask your child which color peg comes next to continue

the pattern, and have your child place that color peg

next to the last peg in the pattern.

Counting

• One by one, place 6 pegs in a row, counting each peg

out loud as it is placed.

• Place 4 pegs side-by-side. Count them from left to

right. Add 2 more pegs, and have your child count

again, beginning at the left. (Note: Learning to work

from left-to-right is an important skill for

reading readiness.)

Addition

• Place 2 pegs in the pegboard. Count them.

• Place 1 more peg next to the other 2 and count

them again.

• Say to your child: 2 pegs plus 1 peg equals how

many pegs?

• Give your child praise for a correct answer, If they give

you an incorrect answer, simply recount the pegs.

• Repeat by stacking the pegs instead of placing them

side-by-side.

Subtraction

• With a certain number of pegs in the pegboard, for

example 6, have your child count the pegs.

• Then ask your child to take away one peg as you say 6

pegs minus 1 peg equals how many pegs? Count the

remaining pegs in the pegboard to demonstrate how

to nd the answer.

• Repeat with the pegs stacked.

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Summary

Color Sorting Activities

Sorting Pegs by Color

Sort pegs by color into 5 groups of 5 different colored pegs.

Pegboard Placement

Place 5 pegs of one color side-by-side in the pegboard, repeating for all colors.

Stacking Pegs by Color

Create 5 stacks, each with 5 pegs of the same color.

Color Matching and Recognition

Matching Pegs

Place a peg, name its color, and have child find matching pegs.

Color Recognition Practice

Place pegs side-by-side, name colors, and find matching objects.

Color Discrimination

Identifying Different Colors

Place 4 pegs of one color and 1 of another, asking child to find the different peg.

Reinforcing Color Names

Ask child to identify the majority color and the different color.

Patterning and Counting

Creating Patterns

Create a side-by-side pattern with pegs and ask child to continue it.

Counting Pegs

Place pegs one by one, counting aloud, and practice left-to-right counting.

Math Skills Development

Addition Practice

Use pegs to demonstrate simple addition, e.g., 2 pegs plus 1 peg.

Subtraction Practice

Use pegs to demonstrate subtraction, e.g., 6 pegs minus 1 peg.

Following Directions

Color and Number Instructions

Give instructions with color and number of pegs to place in the pegboard.

Increasing Complexity

Increase the number of pegs and color combinations as skill increases.

The Lauri Tall-Stackers Pegs & Pegboard Set is an educational toy designed for children aged 2 and up, focusing on developing a range of cognitive and motor skills through play. The set includes 25 Tall-Stackers™ pegs and a Lauri® Crepe Rubber Pegboard with 36 holes.

Function Description:

The primary function of this set is to facilitate learning through hands-on activities. It supports the development of:

Color Recognition and Discrimination: Children learn to identify, name, and differentiate between various colors.
Sorting Skills: The pegs can be sorted by color, helping children categorize and organize.
Patterning: Users can create and extend patterns, fostering early logical thinking and prediction skills.
Counting and Basic Math: The pegs are used for one-to-one correspondence counting, as well as simple addition and subtraction exercises.
Fine Motor Skills: Placing and stacking pegs helps improve hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and pincer grasp.
Listening and Following Directions: Activities involve verbal instructions, encouraging children to listen carefully and execute tasks.
Spatial Reasoning: Arranging pegs on the board in various configurations can contribute to spatial awareness.
Imaginative Play: While not explicitly detailed, the open-ended nature of the pegs and pegboard allows for creative and imaginative play scenarios.

Important Technical Specifications:

Components: 25 Tall-Stackers™ Pegs and 1 Lauri® Crepe Rubber Pegboard.
Pegboard Holes: The pegboard features 36 holes, providing ample space for various arrangements and activities.
Material: The pegs and pegboard are made from Lauri® Crepe Rubber. This material is described as bright, durable, soft, latex-free, and washable.
Age Recommendation: Suitable for ages 2+.

Usage Features:

The activity guide provides a comprehensive list of ways to use the set, categorized by skill development:

Color Sorting:
- Sort pegs into 5 groups of 5 different colored pegs.
- Place 5 pegs of one color side-by-side in the pegboard, repeating for each color to create 5 rows of 5 colors.
- Stack pegs to create 5 stacks, each with 5 pegs of the same color.
Color Matching:
- Place a peg in the pegboard and name its color.
- Have the child find and place matching pegs next to yours, repeating the color name.
Color Recognition:
- Place one of each color peg side-by-side.
- Ask the child to name the color of the first peg.
- Encourage the child to identify other objects in the room that match the peg's color.
- Repeat with other color pegs.
Color Discrimination:
- Place 4 pegs of one color and 1 peg of another color side-by-side.
- Ask the child to identify the "odd" peg.
- Vary the placement of the different peg and repeat.
- Reinforce color names by asking about the dominant color and the different color.
Patterning:
- Create a side-by-side pattern with 5 pegs (e.g., red, blue, red, blue, red).
- Ask the child to identify the next color in the pattern and place it.
Counting:
- Place 6 pegs in a row, counting each peg aloud as it is placed.
- Place 4 pegs side-by-side, count them from left to right. Add 2 more pegs and recount from the left, emphasizing left-to-right progression for reading readiness.
Addition:
- Place 2 pegs, count them.
- Place 1 more peg next to them, count again.
- Verbally pose the addition problem (e.g., "2 pegs plus 1 peg equals how many pegs?").
- Provide praise for correct answers; if incorrect, simply recount.
- Repeat the activity by stacking pegs instead of placing them side-by-side.
Subtraction:
- Place a certain number of pegs (e.g., 6) and have the child count them.
- Ask the child to remove one peg while stating the subtraction problem (e.g., "6 pegs minus 1 peg equals how many pegs?").
- Count the remaining pegs to demonstrate the answer.
- Repeat the activity with stacked pegs.
Listening and Following Directions:
- Give specific instructions for placing pegs (e.g., "Put 2 red and 1 yellow peg in the board.").
- The child attempts to follow the directions.
- Gradually increase the complexity of instructions (number of pegs, color combinations) as the child's skill improves.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: The Lauri crepe rubber material is washable. Pieces can be cleaned simply with soap and water.
Initial Use Note: Pegs may be tight during first use. Twisting the pegs can help when stacking or removing them from the pegboard or other pegs, suggesting a simple method to ease initial stiffness.

The product is manufactured by PlayMonster, LLC, and is part of the Tall-Stackers line, with other complementary sets like "Smart Shapes," "50 Pegs," "Pegs Building Set," "Action-Stackers," and "Mighty Monkey Pegs & Pegboard Set" available to expand play possibilities. The company encourages customer feedback and provides contact information for support.