Color Tablets Box 3: Grading

Box 3 develops the child's ability to perceive subtle differences in shade and hue, requiring refined visual discrimination and comparative thinking.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Sensorial
• Learning area: Visual Discrimination
• Level: Ages 4-6

Objectives

• Discriminate between shades of same color
• Grade colors from light to dark
• Develop sophisticated visual perception
• Build comparative vocabulary

Materials

• Color Box 3: 63 tablets (7 shades each of 9 colors)
• Each color grades from lightest to darkest

Instructions

1. Select one color family (7 shades). 2. Mix tablets on table. 3. Find darkest shade, place at one end. 4. Find lightest shade, place at other end. 5. Grade remaining shades between them. 6. Check that gradient is smooth. 7. Repeat with other color families.

Educator tip

Work in good natural light. Start with colors that have more obvious gradations before moving to subtle differences.

Assessment

Child correctly grades shades from darkest to lightest or lightest to darkest.

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