Prairie Rainbow Company

Prairie Rainbow Company

1-800-318-1879

Teachers and parents are urged to offer learners a supplement to textbook algorithms and practice exercises by using the basic approach of active learning, problem solving, and collaborative thinking when teaching with these Rainbow Math Models. Give a set of these models to a group of learners and let them examine and explore all the pieces before asking them to use the models. Learners can use these models as a learning tool just as they might learn to play a musical instrument through practice. The creative and imaginative things that learners do with these models are fascinating and fun to watch, not to mention good learning for them!
	Rainbow Math Models are designed to engage feelings learners who need to build a physical model, image learners who need to represent a mental model, and language learners who need to hear, read, or write a number model. All of us learn in each of these three ways, though we all have a different priority. Some of us need to do it first, others need to see it first, and the rest can language it first. Schooling usually succeeds with the "language first" group but not the "feelings first" or "image first" learners. These models become a clear window into learner thinking for teachers and parents.
Rainbow Math Models are made of wood that is hand cut and painted by home crafts people in the Bay Area of California so production costs are not cheap. Each set is priced lower than retail cost because Prairie Rainbow Company is marketing directly to teachers and parents so the expense of handling by distributors, sales agents, and retailers is not a factor. Our guarantee is simple. If you don't like it then just send it back, and we'll refund your money!
	Math Models are appropriate for age levels besides those in the captions. For example, the abacus was intended for younger children and has been a big hit in middle school and alternative secondary programs because some students have seen, handled, and understood place value and regrouping for the first time! The use of common games such as dominoes, cribbage, chess, and backgammon is encouraged so children can practice their math facts as they play with their families rather than just memorizing "facts"by rote.
Rainbow Math Models pictured here are available for order. All our products are handcrafted using wood from new growth forests and finished with a non-toxic paint. Click a picture on this Math Models page to see a written description of that set. Then click on that picture to see a larger image. Click on the order link at the bottom of this page for current pricing.
	Please call our toll free number 800-318-1879 if you have questions about our Rainbow Math Models. We ship UPS ground to your home or school and charge by the size of each set as described on the order page. Some products may not be in stock and are currently in production so delivery cannot be immediate. We will give you our best estimate of the production schedule when you order. Thank you for your interest in teaching math through active learning, problem solving, and cooperative thinking using physical models to engage learners.

About Us, Models, Order, Learning Records,

Learning Circles, Constructivist Learning.