Versatiles
Versatiles tile the plane both periodically and aperiodically. They make multi-armed spirals.
Versatiles
playthings
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21st Century Pattern Blocks
21st Century Pattern Blocks
21st Century Pattern Blocks introduce new shapes, new colors, new relationships, and new possibilities. I can’t wait to see what you all make with them. They play nicely with the original Pattern Blocks that are ubiquitous in American elementary classrooms, sharing the 1-inch side lengths of the classics. They are now made and sold by Math for Love.
Gallon of pentagons
Gallon of pentagons
There are 15 kinds of convex pentagons that tile the plane. The gallon of pentagons is a collection of one dozen of each type. They are laser cut from solid hardwood, and lovingly packaged in a one-gallon freezer bag. The set comes with a guide to the tiling...
Spiraling pentagons
Spiraling pentagons
These pentagons spiral, tile, and make all manner of beautiful and symmetric arrangements.
Wooden Tiling Turtles
Wooden Tiling Turtles
One beautiful set of 25 wooden tiling turtles. Laser cut from solid wood. These turtles encourage spatial reasoning, patterning, and counting. Mostly, they are just irresistible. These turtles were designed by Jos Leys and adapted for the laser cutter by Kevin Lee...
Truchet Blocks
Truchet Blocks
Inspired by quilters everywhere, by a 17th century French priest, and even a bit by M.C. Escher himself, these solid hardwood maple cubes measure 1.375 inches on each side. They are designed in Minnesota; manufactured in Vermont. Are these for 2-dimensional...