The baric tablets are a sensorial material used to teach children about recognizing weight. A set is composed of several same size tablets made from different types of wood, thus varying in weight. Children practice organizing the tablets from lightest to heaviest.
The first time a child is presented with the baric tablets they practice arranging the tablets from lightest to heaviest with their eyes open. Once mastered, they then practice the same arrangement with their eyes closed.
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