Can MathUSee blocks be used with Cuisenaire Alphabet Book?

[Mommy7]

I am thinking they are the same thing...but, I didn't know if the Alphabet Book designed for Cuisenaire rods is color coordinated with that particular type of rod???

 

I already own MUS blocks...and would love to use them, but if it wouldn't work with the book, then I need to purchase the Cuisenaire rods.

 

Thanks!!!

[Mommy7]

:001_smile: This could save me a little money and that would make hubby happy!

[KathyBC]

No. Not only are MUS blocks and Cuisenaire rods different colours, but they are different sizes as well. Each has its advantage. Cuisenaire rods are in actual centimeters, i.e. the white rod is 1cm and the orange rod is 10cm, which helped me get a handle on centimeters since I'm most familiar with measuring in inches and feet. The MUS blocks are scored, which really helps dc to 'see' the numbers with which they are working.

 

I like Cuisenaire rods and would recommend them. We didn't use the Cuisenaire Alphabet Book enough that I would have purchased them solely for that purpose, though.

 

HTH.

[noah&emmasmommy]

My daughter uses the Cuisenaire Rods Alphabet book, and we have the MUS blocks as well. The MUS blocks can not work with the alphabet bet book. The cuisenaire rods match the pics on the pages of the alphabet book perfectly. The MUS blocks are a different size. The cuisenaire rods are fun, and using them with the alphabet book helps develop problem solving skills and critical thinking. My daughter loves it, it's one of her faves.

[cworthy]

I bought both used recently and the MUS blocks are much heftier. They seem higher quality (but maybe that's just my perception), and they are very different from Cuisenaire.