Double faced counters of opposite kit are used to explain the alternate properties of numbers like odd and even, prime and composite etc. The two faced counters are used in making different arrangements and collections of numbers. Grouping and regrouping of these counters explains mathematical operations and relation between them. It helps students to transition from repeated addition to multiplication and repeated subtraction to division. Activities with the counters of opposite kit enables children to understand division as equal grouping, repeated subtraction and inverse of multiplication.3 R’s of ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS •REDUCE Usage of plastic is minimal. Even the plastic used is polypropylene (PP sheet) which is also recycled. •RECYCLE Printing is done using soya-based ink so that it’s not harmful even if children try to eat or chew the products. •REUSE Basic material used is recycled corrugated sheets. Same is used to manufacture cartoon boxes. Objective is to sensitize children towards reuse of cartoon boxes which is normally thrown after usage. It encourages children to change carton boxes and other waste materials lying at home into something useful.
