Special!! Up to 10% discount on the large Intooba Math and Engineering Kits, plus free shipping.
If we, as educators, want to see what children are thinking, how they cooperate with peers, and how they solve problems through repeated effort then we have to give them something to physically work with in the classroom. Utilizing manipulatives checks all those boxes!
- At intooba, we focus on creative individual and group problem solving around practical engineering, math, and STEM challenges. We offer math and engineering manuals, and plenty of materials for building BIG projects!
- No PD required, but offered if requested.
- Open the box. Get creative, and let the magic happen!
Comprehensive Intooba Program Engineering/STEM/STEAM and Math Math and STEM
INTOOBA is a MATH/STEM and Engineering Construction Program and Kit, an educational game for kids.
Ideal for classroom teachers, home school, summer camps, after-school programs, libraries, and maker-spaces.
What teachers like about the Intooba Math/STEM Manipulative.
The INTOOBA construction kit is an exciting and innovative manipulative building process. It is a valuable learning tool throughout the elementary school years - from Kindergarten through to sixth grade in MATH and STEM/STEAM. As children become used to working with the sets, the questions become progressively more complicated. Additionally, the materials can be used across curriculum subjects in many areas of instruction. There are nine advantages of children constructing with the INTOOBA construction kit:
- Enhances MATH and Geometry Skills and Scores
- Develops Executive Functioning Skills in children
- It allows children to explore two and three-dimensional shapes by themselves.
- INTOOBA promotes spatial awareness,
- Improves hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
- Encourages Creativity and Innovation
- Develops rudimentary Engineering skills
- Embraces real world problems
- The exercises are designed to cover many of the Math and STEM National Standards in a fun and challenging way.
My students are loving Intooba! The enthusiasm was EXUBERANT the day the boxes arrived. "Wow! "Awesome!" "Whoa!"
It was wonderful watching them collaborate on the challenge. Not only were they using mathematical thinking, they were exercising oral language ("how about trying this?" or "what do you think of doing it this way?"). They are also exercising their spatial relations while designing 2D and 3D structures. Not a dull moment in the room. Then the groups did presentations, and when they couldn't meet the goal, they showed where they got stuck. Big discussion. There was 100% focus in these discussions. (Debra Netkin)
It was wonderful watching them collaborate on the challenge. Not only were they using mathematical thinking, they were exercising oral language ("how about trying this?" or "what do you think of doing it this way?"). They are also exercising their spatial relations while designing 2D and 3D structures. Not a dull moment in the room. Then the groups did presentations, and when they couldn't meet the goal, they showed where they got stuck. Big discussion. There was 100% focus in these discussions. (Debra Netkin)
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What teachers have said as to why they like the kits
- Exercises are designed by Math professionals and classroom teachers with many years experience in the field
- Besides geometry, the challenges and exercises can cover most requirements of the math curriculum
- Students are enthusiastic and motivated by the exercises
- Math is linked to real world problems and solutions through construction
- Comes with fully planned exercises
- New exercises are continually put online by teachers and the Intooba team
- Doing professional development with Intooba is fun
- Easy to set up, and put away
Engineering focus kit has challenges such as building an awesome bridge that does not exceed a value of 205 points. See sample exercise for lower elementary (LE) level below:
The idea behind the INTOOBA construction kit
INTOOBA has been designed by a team of math professionals and educators who have many years experience in the field. The idea came about when we realized that there was no real three dimensional math construction kit, a kid learning game for kids which incorporated a math value system in finding solutions to real world problems. At the same time we wanted a kit that can be used in each grade without having to acquire different components for each year, thereby saving on cost and space. The INTOOBA construction kit is designed to scaffold the students experience whereby the problems get more complex from grade to grade.
Current research on the advantages and importance of physical manipulatives
Research shows that students who use manipulatives improve their math skills and scores (National Education Association, 2002). Intooba can also make a good lesson great and gain the enthusiasm of the students. Manipulatives also enrich mathematics discussions and make learning accessible and understandable for students at all levels (Chris Confer; Toby Gordon; Marco Ramirez, 2012).
Comprehensive Intooba Program |
Intooba Math and STEM focus |
Intooba Math and Engineering foocus |
1200 (special 995) |
550 (special $495) |
550 (special $495) |
Per unit. Free shipping |
Per unit. Free shipping |
Per unit. Free shipping |
A COMPREHENSIVE MATH/STEM AND ENGINEERING FOCUSED CONSTRUCTION KIT AND PROGRAM K - 6TH GRADE - Ideal for classroom teachers, after-school programs, libraries, and maker spaces. - Exercises are designed by Math professionals and STEM classroom teachers with many years experience in the field. - The challenges and exercises can cover most requirements of the math curriculum. - Math is linked to real world problems and solutions through construction and working out solutions with fully planned student exercise books. - Exercises are easy to teach and kits are easy for children to create complex and imaginative structures. |
MATH FOCUS and STEM/STEAM manipulative classroom kit (Large). This kit comes with over 100 exercises linked to the Math national standards. Ideally two kits per classroom provides enough rods and connectors for 35 students. Exercises are easy to teach and kits are easy for children to create complex and imaginative structures. |
ENGINEERING FOCUS Kit (Large). Ideal for school and after-school programs. This kit comes with a Lower Elementary Exercise book AND an upper elementary exercise book. Each book includes over 75 pages of appropriate challenges to be completed by students. Ideally two kits per classroom provides enough rods and connectors for 35 students. Exercises are easy to teach and kits are easy for children to create complex and imaginative structures. |
ITEMS in SET: 96 - Hexagon Connectors 96 - Square Connectors 96 - Green rods (3 inch) 104 - Red rods (4 inch) 104 - Purple rods (6 inch) 104 - Yellow rods (8 inch) 96 - Orange Rods (12 inch) 48 - Blue "BENDI" Rods -12 inch). The blue rods bend TOTAL = 744 Pieces |
ITEMS in SET: 48 - Hexagon Connectors 48 - Square Connectors 48 - Green rods (3 inch) 52 - Red rods (4 inch) 52 - Purple rods (6 inch) 52 - Yellow rods (8 inch) 48 - Orange rods (12 inch) 24 - Blue Rod (Blue "BENDI" Rods -12 inch). The blue rods bend TOTAL = 372 Pieces |
ITEMS in SET: 48 - Hexagon Connectors 48 - Square Connectors 48 - Green rods (3 inch) 52 - Red rods (4 inch) 52 - Purple rods (6 inch) 52 - Yellow rods (8 inch) 48 - Orange rods (12 inch) 24 - Blue Rod (Blue "BENDI" Rods -12 inch). The blue rods bend TOTAL = 372 Pieces |
-A manual with 78 pages of Lower elementary engineering exercises and challenges (K-3rd grade). or - 1 X manual with 104 pages of upper elementary engineering exercises and challenges (4th - 6th grade) - 2 X ergonomically designed boxes for easy distribution and packing. The program contains 744 connectors and rods of specific lengths. - 1 X teacher manual for student engineering exercises. - 1 X teacher manual with motivational questions and tasks for students. - 1 X teacher manual with rubrics and assessments. - 1 X student engineering exercise book. - 1 teacher math focus exercise book K - 6th grade with answers. - Unlimited free access to digital copies of all physical manuals and exercises. - Free access to the intooba blog containing unlimited new lesson plans and ideas. |
- Over 100 pages of student Math exercises with answers in the book (K-6th grade). The book includes a teacher's guide with each exercise. - Unlimited free access to digital copies of all physical manuals and exercises. This includes digital copies of the engineering, math and STEM manuals. - Also includes digital copies of motivational questions and tasks for students, as well as rubrics and assessments. - Free access to the intooba blog containing unlimited new lesson plans and ideas. |
-A book with 78 pages of Lower elementary engineering exercises and challenges (K-3rd grade). or - A book with 104 pages of upper elementary engineering exercises and challenges (4th - 6th grade) - Unlimited free access to digital copies of all physical manuals and exercises. This includes digital copies of the engineering, math and STEM manuals. - Also includes digital copies of motivational questions and tasks for students, as well as rubrics and assessments. - Free access to the intooba blog containing unlimited new lesson plans and ideas. |
Student comments about the Intooba Math/STEM Manipulative
“Constructing and building using my hands is fun.”
“I like working out real life solutions to problems using math.”
“ It gives me the opportunity to be creative and innovative.”
“ Doing math this way is fun.”
“I like the challenges where the values are limited.”
“ I can build a structure quickly, easily and large.”
“I like the engineering challenges.”
“I like the group work and working with partners”
“I like working out real life solutions to problems using math.”
“ It gives me the opportunity to be creative and innovative.”
“ Doing math this way is fun.”
“I like the challenges where the values are limited.”
“ I can build a structure quickly, easily and large.”
“I like the engineering challenges.”
“I like the group work and working with partners”
LARGE - ENGINEERING FOCUS and 3D Math/STEM construction kit. ENGINEERING Exercise challenge book included. FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED.
$550.00
$495.00
ENGINEERING FOCUSand 3D Math/STEM construction kit. Ideal for school and after-school programs. (LARGE).
FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED.
This kit comes with a lower elementary (k-3rd grade) or upper elementary ENGINEERING book (4th - 6th grade), each containing worksheets for students with over 75 engineering exercises and challenges.
Ideally two kits per classroom provides enough rods and connectors for 30 students. Exercises are easy to teach and kits are easy for children to create complex and imaginative structures. Also included is a choice of
For engineering and construction, one kit is suitable for 15 students. Exercises are easy to teach and kits are easy for children to create complex and imaginative structures.
ITEMS in SET:
48 - Hexagon Connectors
48 - Square Connectors
48 - Green rods (3 inch or 7.5cm)
52 - Red rods (4 inch or 10cm)
52 - Purple rods (6 inch or 15cm)
52 - Yellow rods (8 inch or 20cm)
48 - Orange rods (12 inch or 30cm)
24 - Blue Rod (12/bendi or 30cm)
A choice of exciting exercise books. A choice of exciting exercise books. Choose one at current sale price of $95.
TOTAL = 372 Pieces
If you have tax exemption please click here for you order >>>>>>>
FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED.
This kit comes with a lower elementary (k-3rd grade) or upper elementary ENGINEERING book (4th - 6th grade), each containing worksheets for students with over 75 engineering exercises and challenges.
Ideally two kits per classroom provides enough rods and connectors for 30 students. Exercises are easy to teach and kits are easy for children to create complex and imaginative structures. Also included is a choice of
For engineering and construction, one kit is suitable for 15 students. Exercises are easy to teach and kits are easy for children to create complex and imaginative structures.
ITEMS in SET:
48 - Hexagon Connectors
48 - Square Connectors
48 - Green rods (3 inch or 7.5cm)
52 - Red rods (4 inch or 10cm)
52 - Purple rods (6 inch or 15cm)
52 - Yellow rods (8 inch or 20cm)
48 - Orange rods (12 inch or 30cm)
24 - Blue Rod (12/bendi or 30cm)
A choice of exciting exercise books. A choice of exciting exercise books. Choose one at current sale price of $95.
- 1 X 78 pages student exercise book of Lower elementary engineering exercises and challenges (K-3rd grade).
- 1 X 104 pages student exercise book of upper elementary engineering exercises and challenges (4th - 6th grade)
TOTAL = 372 Pieces
If you have tax exemption please click here for you order >>>>>>>
LARGE - MATH FOCUS Construction Kit. Includes over 100 pages of MATH exercises using the Intooba math construction kit. (tax exempt) FREE SHIPPING.
$550.00
$495.00
MATH FOCUS and STEM/STEAM manipulative classroom kit (Large). This kit comes with over 100 exercises linked to the Math national standards and Common Core Standards.
Classroom kit is suitable for 15 to 30 students. Ideally two kits per classroom provides enough rods and connectors for 35 students. Exercises are easy to teach and kits are easy for children to create complex and imaginative structures.
ITEMS in SET:
48 - Hexagon Connectors
48 - Square Connectors
48 - Green rods (3 inch or 7.5cm)
52 - Red rods (4 inch or 10cm)
52 - Purple rods (6 inch or 15cm)
52 - Yellow rods (8 inch or 20cm)
48 - Orange rods (12 inch or 30cm)
24 - Blue Rod (12/bendi or 30cm)
TOTAL = 372 Pieces
Over 100 pages of MATH exercises in book (K-6th grade).
STEAM and Engineering worksheets
Free worksheets online
Free access to the online Teachers Forum
30 day money back guarantee
Intooba MATH FOCUS and Engineering Construction Program. (tax exempt) FREE SHIPPING.
$1,200.00
$950.00
Comprehensive Intooba program for 35 students includes the following:
- 2 X ergonomically designed boxes for easy distribution and packing too students.
- The program contains 744 connectors and rods of specific lengths.
- 1 X teacher manual for student engineering exercises.
- 1 X teacher manual with motivational questions and tasks for students.
- 1 X teacher manual with rubrics and assessments.
- 1 X student engineering exercise book.
- 1 teacher math focus exercise book K - 6th grade with answers.
- Unlimited free access to digital copies oof all physical manuals and exercises.
- Price includes free shipping
- Additional supplemental math and engineering kits available on request
Intooba MATH/STEM Focus and Engineering Construction Program for after-school, camps, and home-schooling. FREE SHIPPING.
$1,200.00
$950.00
Comprehensive Intooba program for 35 students includes the following:
- 2 X ergonomically designed boxes for easy distribution and packing too students.
- The program contains 744 connectors and rods of specific lengths.
- 1 X teacher manual for student engineering exercises.
- 1 X teacher manual with motivational questions and tasks for students.
- 1 X teacher manual with rubrics and assessments.
- 1 X student engineering exercise book.
- 1 teacher math focus exercise book K - 6th grade with answers.
- Unlimited free access to digital copies oof all physical manuals and exercises.
- Price includes free shipping
- Additional supplemental math and engineering kits available on request
Warning: Adult supervision required. Not for use by children under 5 years of age.
