Hands-On Fraction Learning • Made to Order in Tennessee

Help students truly understand fractions with this beautifully crafted Wooden Fraction Circle. Learners see, touch, and build fractions from halves to tenths, turning abstract ideas into concrete understanding. Instead of memorizing rules, children explore part-to-whole relationships in a meaningful, hands-on way.

Perfect for homeschool families, tutors, math centers, and intervention, this tool supports visual and kinesthetic learners and builds confidence before students move into written fraction work.

Check out this short instructional video:

Why Hands-On Fraction Tools Matter

Fractions can feel confusing when taught only on paper. Manipulatives allow students to physically compare sizes, explore equivalence, and recognize how pieces fit into a whole.

Hands-on fraction learning helps students:

• Build true fraction sense

• Understand part-to-whole relationships

• Explore equivalent fractions visually

• Develop confidence through self-discovery

• Reduce frustration with abstract fraction symbols

This fraction circle invites students to explore math instead of just memorize it.

Montessori-Aligned Learning Approach

While not an official Montessori material, this tool reflects Montessori-inspired principles:

• Concrete to Abstract Learning – Students manipulate pieces before working with written fractions

• Self-Correction – Learners can see when pieces do or don’t complete the whole

• Hands-On Exploration – Building circles from ½ to 1⁄10 strengthens number sense and equivalence

• Respect for the Child’s Pace – Open-ended design allows repetition and mastery without pressure

What’s Included

Specifications (Measurements Included)

• Wooden fraction circle base: 6" × 4"

• Fraction pieces from ½ through 1⁄10: vary in size

• Number tiles for fraction notation: set of 20 tiles

• Materials: smooth, finished U.S.-sourced white birch wood

Set Contains

• 1 wooden fraction circle base

• Fraction pieces from ½ through 1⁄10 (each adding to one whole)

• 20 fraction notation tiles

• Free digital activity packet – email after purchase for download code

• Optional personalization: child’s name engraving on bottom of base

→ Email workingthewood@reagan.com after purchase with child’s name

How It Works

Students build complete circles using different fraction pieces, compare sizes, and match them with fraction notation tiles. This tactile exploration builds a strong foundation for:

• Equivalent fractions

• Adding and subtracting fractions

• Understanding common denominators

• Later fraction operations

Why Families & Teachers Love It

✔ Develops lasting fraction sense

✔ Hands-on and visual—ideal for struggling learners

✔ Supports students with dyscalculia and math anxiety

✔ Great for independent practice, small groups, or lessons

✔ Durable engraved wood for long-term use

✔ Made to order by a small business in Tennessee— not mass produced

Recommended For

• Introduction to unit fractions

• Part-to-whole understanding

• Equivalent fraction exploration

• Homeschool instruction

• Tutoring and math intervention

Grades 2–5 • Ages 7+

Important Safety Information

⚠ Choking Hazard – Small Parts

Not recommended for children under age 7

Adult supervision recommended

Made-to-Order Policy

Each set is made to order and may be personalized

➡ No returns or exchanges accepted—please review details carefully before purchasing

Processing & Shipping

• Made to order

• Ships within 2 business days

• Shipped via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate

Give students a hands-on way to see what fractions really mean.