PlayMonster Lauri Tall-Stackers 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 Specifications

General

Brand	PlayMonster
Model	Lauri Tall-Stackers
Category	Toy
Language	English

Summary

Color Sorting Activities

Sort Pegs by Color

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

Arrange Pegs in Rows

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

Create Color Stacks

Stack pegs by color to create 5 stacks, each with 5 pegs of the same color.

Color Matching Guide

Match Pegs by Color

Place a peg, name its color, then ask child to find matching pegs.

Reinforce Color Names

As child places pegs, ask them to repeat the color name.

Color Recognition Practice

Identify Colors

Place pegs side-by-side, ask child to name the first peg's color.

Find Matching Objects

Ask child to name objects matching the peg's color or point them out.

Color Discrimination Exercise

Identify Different Peg

Place 4 pegs of one color and 1 of another; ask child to choose the different one.

Change Placement

Change the 'odd' peg's placement and ask child to identify it again.

Reinforce Color Identity

Ask child the color of most pegs and the different one.

Patterning Activities

Create Simple Patterns

Place 5 pegs side-by-side to create a pattern (e.g., red, blue, red, blue, red).

Continue Pattern

Ask child which color peg comes next to continue the pattern.

Counting and Number Skills

Count Pegs in a Row

Place 6 pegs in a row, counting each peg out loud as it is placed.

Left-to-Right Counting

Count pegs from left to right, then recount after adding more.

Addition Practice

Combine Peg Groups

Place 2 pegs, count them, add 1 more, and recount.

Verbalize Addition

Ask child '2 pegs plus 1 peg equals how many pegs?'.

Stacking Addition

Repeat addition by stacking pegs instead of placing them side-by-side.

Subtraction Practice

Remove Pegs

Ask child to take away one peg and state the result (e.g., 6 minus 1).

Demonstrate Subtraction

Count remaining pegs to demonstrate how to find the answer.

Stacked Subtraction

Repeat subtraction exercises with pegs stacked.

Listening and Following Directions

Execute Color and Number Tasks

Call out a certain color and number of pegs to place in the pegboard.

Increase Complexity

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