A 32 piece wooden musical fractional learning aid. Music notes are arranged in arcs and fit in a 90 mm (3.5 in) circle. Hoops are included for ease of arranging the notes. Each hoop is 110 mm (4.3 in) in diameter. These musical fraction manipulatives are a perfect learning aid for teaching young children the relationship of music notes and rests and how many beats they get. They work great for a classroom setting, homeschooling, or tutoring.
x1 Whole Note (Semibreve)
x1 Whole Rest (Semibreve Rest)
x2 Half Note (Minim)
x2 Half Rest (Minim Rest)
x4 Quarter Note (Crotchet)
x4 Quarter Rest (Crotchet Rest)
x8 Eighth Note (Quaver)
x8 Eighth Rest (Quaver Rest)
The musical note fractions fit comfortably in hand and have a pleasant weight. They are laser cut from high quality 1/8" (3 mm) thick 3-ply birch plywood.
The music notes and hoops are suitable for use in their unfinished state but may also be finished. They may be painted, stained, and/or varnished without trouble. Some finish sanding will be required if you desire a very smooth surface.
When cutting wood with a laser, wooden edges are noticeably darker than the top and bottom. The darkening is fairly uniform and some people prefer the contrast. However, if you do not like the darker edges, they may be removed by sanding.