Wondering why the official Numberblock ues this. Explanation here↓ The official Numberblocks in the 40s share a similar design because they belong to the same "forties" number family. They all have a light green body to represent four tens, while the colored blocks or decorations on top represent the extra ones. Their rectangular shapes make it easier to show arrays, multiplication, and factor patterns. Each Numberblock also has unique accessories, such as glasses, flowers, hats, or shields, to give them their own personality while still keeping the family resemblance. This consistent design helps children recognize numbers in the 40s quickly and understand their place-value relationships.
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