{"title":"STEM Resources","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"coding-set-mini-1","title":"Coding Set (Mini 1\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce your children to coding without the use of screens with this fun, hands on beginner coding set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the discs with various loose parts and your favourite hundred board (not included, but you can purchase our solid beechwood \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"hundred board\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treeforttoys.com\/products\/100-board\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehundred board\u003c\/a\u003e, or you can DIY your own grid!) Coding activities help children think about direction, location, and movement while working on counting and math skills. Coding will encourage skills like problem solving, considering multiple paths to arrive at a solution, strategy and planning ahead. Working on coding activities with a partner will also help strengthen communication and listening skills, as well as turn taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIDEAS FOR PLAYING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Create a maze with various toys or loose parts as obstacles and have your child navigate a path through the maze with the directional discs. Take this activity a step further by taking turns giving and following directions (move two spaces forward, turn left, move three spaces forward, etc)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Retell a favourite story or create your own story using figurines or pictures to represent where the character travels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Map out a nature walk, your neighbourhood, how to get to Grandma's house, or create a treasure map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• For a more advanced activity, set out a coding sentence of directional arrows for your child to follow and translate to movements on the grid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• For more ideas, head to our \u003ca title=\"Tree Fort Toys Instagram\" href=\"www.instagram.com\/treeforttoys\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"www.instagram.com\/treeforttoys\"\u003eInstagram page\u003c\/a\u003e and click on the \"Coding\" stories icon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTAINS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Fifty 1\" hardwood discs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 30 x straight arrows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ , 18 x double sided curved arrows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⤴ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⤵ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e , along with a start and end disc (French début and fin on the reverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• One 4x6\" Cotton Drawstring Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Arrows permanently laser engraved into the wood - no inks or paints used!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Packaged in a cotton drawstring bag perfect for gift giving, storage, and taking the discs on the go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended Ages 5+ for all mini 1\" discs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Fort Toys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39267423125579,"sku":"DIS\/SM\/COD","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1823\/0125\/products\/IMG_5014.jpg?v=1621669410"},{"product_id":"coding-set-large-2","title":"Coding Set (Large 2\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce your children to coding without the use of screens with this fun, hands on beginner coding set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair the discs with various loose parts or toys (not included) and a DIY grid on your table or floor. \u003c\/span\u003eCoding activities help children think about direction, location, and movement while working on counting and math skills. Coding will encourage skills like problem solving, considering multiple paths to arrive at a solution, strategy and planning ahead. Working on coding activities with a partner will also help strengthen communication and listening skills, as well as turn taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIDEAS FOR PLAYING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Create a maze with various toys or loose parts as obstacles and have your child navigate a path through the maze with the directional discs. Take this activity a step further by taking turns giving and following commands (move two spaces forward, turn left, move three spaces forward, etc)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Retell a favourite story or create your own story using figurines or pictures to represent where the character travels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Map out a nature walk, your neighbourhood, how to get to Grandma's house, or create a treasure map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• For a more advanced activity, set out a coding sentence of directional arrows for your child to follow and translate to movements on the grid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• For more ideas, head to our \u003ca title=\"Tree Fort Toys Instagram\" href=\"www.instagram.com\/treeforttoys\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram page\u003c\/a\u003e and click on the \"Coding\" stories icon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTAINS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Forty 2\" hardwood discs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e24\u003cspan\u003e x straight arrows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ , 14 x double sided curved arrows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⤴ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⤵ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e , along with a start and end disc (French début and fin on the reverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• One 5x8\" Cotton Drawstring Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Arrows permanently laser engraved into the wood - no inks or paints used!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Packaged in a cotton drawstring bag perfect for gift giving, storage, and taking the discs on the go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended Ages 3+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis larger 2\" disc set is great for a classroom table or floor with a larger scale grid. For a smaller 1\" version perfect to use with a hundred board, click \u003ca title=\"Tree Fort Toys Screen Free Coding Activity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treeforttoys.com\/collections\/mini-discs\/products\/coding-set-mini-1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Fort Toys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39267439018059,"sku":"DIS\/LG\/COD","price":34.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1823\/0125\/products\/IMG_4720.jpg?v=1651730525"},{"product_id":"100-board","title":"100 Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnhance your child's learning experience with our Montessori Wooden Hundred Board! Designed for children aged 3 and up, this beautifully crafted board is an essential tool for teaching everything from numbers, counting, patterns, graphing, spelling, coding, and more. Made from high-quality, solid beechwood, it features 100 round divots with an additional recessed ring designed to hold any of our mini 1\" disc sets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis educational toy encourages hands-on learning, allowing children to explore mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, and number sequencing. The tactile nature of the wooden board engages young minds, promoting fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Ideal for home or classroom use, the hundred board aligns with Montessori principles, fostering independence and self-directed learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Crafted out of solid Beechwood and sanded smooth to the touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Approximately 12\" x 12\" x 3\/4\" thick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 100 round divots (10 rows of 10) with an additional recessed ring around each divot to perfectly fit any of our mini 1\" disc sets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recommended Ages 3+ for the board, but Ages 5+ for the mini 1\" discs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAVE $30 WITH OUR HUNDRED BOARD BUNDLE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$220 VALUE for $189.95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBundle includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Solid beechwood hundred board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treeforttoys.com\/collections\/mini-discs\/products\/1-100-counting-discs-mini-1\" title=\"1-100 Mini Discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1-100 1\" Mini Discs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treeforttoys.com\/collections\/mini-discs\/products\/lowercase-alphabet-discs-100-mini\" title=\"Alphabet Mini Discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e100 Alphabet 1\" Mini Discs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treeforttoys.com\/collections\/mini-discs\/products\/multiplication-grid-mini-discs\" title=\"Multiplication Mini Discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMultiplication 1\" Mini Discs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.treeforttoys.com\/collections\/mini-discs\/products\/coding-set-mini-1\" title=\"Coding Mini Discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoding 1\" Mini Discs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Fort Toys","offers":[{"title":"Board only","offer_id":41062528221259,"sku":"BRD\/HUN","price":59.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BIG BUNDLE $220 value - Board + 1-100 discs + 100 double sided alphabet discs + multiplication discs + coding discs","offer_id":41063987609675,"sku":"BRD\/HUN","price":189.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Board + 100 rainbow felt balls","offer_id":41062528254027,"sku":"BRD\/HUN","price":99.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Board + 100 mini alphabet discs","offer_id":41062528286795,"sku":"BRD\/HUN","price":109.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Board + multiplication mini discs","offer_id":41063987642443,"sku":"BRD\/HUN","price":109.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Board + coding mini discs","offer_id":41063987675211,"sku":"BRD\/HUN","price":84.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Board + 1-100 mini discs","offer_id":41063987707979,"sku":"BRD\/HUN","price":94.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1823\/0125\/files\/IMG_9168.jpg?v=1728082326"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1823\/0125\/collections\/TFTCodingDiscs.jpg?v=1780510161","url":"https:\/\/www.treeforttoys.com\/collections\/stem-resources.oembed","provider":"Tree Fort Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}