PlayMonster Lauri Tall-Stackers Pegs & Pegboard Set User Manual

Ages 2+
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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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PlayMonster Lauri Tall-Stackers Pegs & Pegboard Set Specifications

General

Brand	PlayMonster
Model	Lauri Tall-Stackers Pegs & Pegboard Set
Category	Game
Language	English

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.