How to play Voskobovich”s “Square” and how to make it yourself?

The educational game "Square" by Voskobovich fosters children’s capacity for logical thought, spatial imagination, and problem-solving. Learning becomes enjoyable and interactive as a result of manipulating a set of geometric shapes to create various patterns and figures. With simple supplies like cardboard and colored paper, you can quickly make your own version at home, transforming the process of creating the game into an artistic endeavor.

Voskobovich"s Square – what kind of toy is it

This game will be interesting not only for children of different ages, but also for adults playing with them. It is made in the form of a square, which consists of 16 isosceles triangles. Between the triangles that make up the square, there is a space 0.5 – 1 cm wide. Standard sizes of triangles are 4.5*4.5*6 cm. A flexible material is chosen as the basis of the toy, most often it is fabric. The standard size of the square base is from 14 to 15 cm. The planes of each triangle are painted in contrasting colors. For example, on one side, all the triangles that make up the square are red, and if we unfold the square, we will see that they are green.

The quantity of colors included in the square varies according to the age of the child who will be using it. Two- and four-color squares are available. The two-color square is meant for kids ages 2 to 5; kids ages 3 to 8 can handle the folding patterns of the four-color square. Red and blue triangles are frequently used on one side of a four-color square, while yellow and green triangles are used on the other. The game comes with an instruction manual that includes folding patterns with different levels of difficulty and a fairy tale plot for games.

Benefits for a child from playing with a Square

• learn to name and distinguish different shapes of geometric figures;
• navigate in sizes – large, medium, small;
• form the first ideas about spatial relationships and spatial modeling;
• be able to use the proposed schemes or come up with your own for constructing flat and volumetric figures;
• memorize colors;
• develop attentiveness, thought processes, logic, memory;
• develop imagination, creative abilities, creativity;
• fine motor skills.

How to play

It’s important to keep in mind that an adult plays with a child as a full partner. This toy is easy to pack for a trip, will keep your kid occupied for a long time, and won’t take up much room in your bag.

You can use the book "Square Fun," which comes with the package and tells a fairy tale story with eighteen colored folding patterns, for games involving Voskobovich’s magic square. The baby will be enthralled in the world of adventures by the fairy tale "The Secret of Raven Meter," which features Mom Trapezium, Dad Rectangle, Baby Square, Grandfather Quadrangle, and other characters as its main characters. He will gladly consent to assist the heroes in overcoming their obstacles.

You and your child can engage in imaginative play and fantasy. Create your own plans and your own fairy tale. You have the option of making your own book, where you can record your fairy tales and draw pictures that you both come up with so the baby can recreate the figures. For him, a game like this will be even more engaging.

One could volunteer to count the number of conceived figures in a square. In this instance, counting the composite figures is also necessary. Triangles, squares, and rectangles can all be counted.

Take part in the "Guess what happened" game. Fold any figure, then ask the young person to guess what happened. If your child can already assemble figures by themselves, then take turns being the caregiver. They will now calculate a figure for you, and you have to make a guess.

Try piecing together letters, numbers, or symbols that your child is familiar with. Allow them to attempt it independently. In this manner, you will both benefit from quality time spent together and help your child retain the knowledge they have already studied.

By manipulating the square’s individual pieces, you can produce an unusual form of finger theater. Allow the child to lift the upper left corner, lower left corner, upper right corner, and lower one with his finger. He will now be able to lift the square’s center from below to create a pyramid. Playing this game with music will make it more enjoyable.

Certain areas of the square can be cut. For instance, you will find new ways to assemble unusual three-dimensional figures by cutting the square with a cross.

With this amazing square, you can play new games and fantasize with your baby.

Master class on making Voskobovich square with your own hands

You have multiple choices when creating a square on your own. Further details on each.

Option 1

The easiest choice is this one. You must get ready:

• colored cardboard;
• scissors;
• ruler;
• pencil;
• glue;
• wide tape or transparent self-adhesive film.

How to carry out:

1. Pick contrasting colors for the triangles. If you are making a two-color square, then red and green sheets of cardboard will be enough. If you decide to make a four-color square, then you will need red, green, blue and yellow sheets.
2. Draw the required number of triangles on the cardboard. For a two-color you need 16 pieces of each color, for a four-color – 8 pieces. You can use standard triangle sizes (6 * 4.5 * 4.5 cm), or you can make your own.
3. Cut out the triangles.
4. Based on the size of the triangles, decide on the size of the base. For standard sizes, the base will be 15 * 15 cm. If you use a different size of triangles, then take into account the distance between them of 0.5-1 cm.
5. Glue the triangles in pairs with contrasting colors: blue-yellow, red-green. You should get 16 triangles in total.
6. Next, if you use tape, glue the triangles together on both sides, according to the number of colors selected for the square.
7. If you use film, then first measure the dimensions of the square base. On the base, arrange the squares in the required sequence. Fold the film along the upper border and carefully glue the squares on the other side. You will get a solid base for your square. If you use tape, then there will be many places where it is connected.

The handbook is prepared. You are now able to begin folding.

Option 2

You’ll require:

• plain, easy-to-fold fabric for the base;
• colored self-adhesive paper;
• scissors;
• ruler:
• pencil.

How to produce:

1. Prepare a base of the required size. Note that the edges of the fabric should not fray. If necessary, process them.
2. Cut isosceles triangles from self-adhesive paper.
3. Arrange the triangles on the base so as not to make a mistake when gluing.
4. Now gradually separate the protective paper layer from each triangle and glue to the base.

Option 1 provides a detailed description of the triangles’ and the base’s sizes as well as the color combination.

Option 3

This option is composed of fabric only. You’ll require:

• plain, easily bendable fabric of a neutral color (for example, white or black) for the base;
• colored fabric for triangles;
• optionally, you can use white cardboard to add rigidity;
• glue gun, threads, sewing machine.

How to produce:

1. Prepare the base. If necessary, process the edges of the fabric.
2. Cut out the required number of triangles from colored fabric.
3. You need to cut 32 triangles out of cardboard, slightly smaller in size.
4. Assembling the square. Using a glue gun, glue the cardboard triangles onto the base, and glue the fabric triangles on top of them.
5. To add strength, sew the edges of the triangles on a sewing machine.

The initial version of the Voskobovich square has all the required dimensions and color selection.

Voskobovich also offers a game called "Transparent Square" in addition to games with squares of this type.

Transparent Square

This game will assist the child’s development of:

• thought processes;
• logic;
• design skills;
• fine motor skills.

The infant will also learn the names of geometric shapes, how to differentiate them, and about their basic characteristics.

There are thirty transparent square-shaped plates in the set. Only a few pieces of the square paint the other plates blue; one of them is completely blue.

A comprehensive guide to game actions is included in the set. It tells a fairy tale about peculiar Lake Ice ice floes that never melt. The fairy tale’s storyline states that the keeper of Lake Ice and the raven Mater engaged in a three-day competition. These days, he worked on a variety of projects. They are split up into three groups in the guide.

• Day 1 offers tasks that require analyzing geometric figures and “part-whole” relationships.
• Day 2 is dedicated to collecting squares and other various figures from particles.
• The third day involves playing “vertical dominoes”.

These days, the child assists him with assignments and receives non-melting ice floes as payment. He will be able to construct his own figures or piece together the ones provided in the album using them.

Playing a game of "vertical dominoes" with your child on the third and final day will help the raven and benefit the entire family. The game has extremely basic rules. In turns, the players remove plates containing parts and begin assembling them into a square. If the plate you took out isn’t good for creating a square, you should set it aside and use it to construct another square.

When a player completes building a square, he keeps it for himself and receives the point total that corresponds to the square’s constituent particles. The player with the most points at the conclusion of the game is the winner.

The fairy tale "Non-melting ice floes of Lake Ice, or a fairy tale about a transparent square" will tell the little one about what happened to the Master and the ice floes in the continuation of the story. This fairy tale is a continuation of the series of fairy tales about little Geo, Uncle Slava and the raven. If you are not familiar with them, you can read their summary, which is at the beginning of the book. After Geo takes the magic ice floes from the Master, he begins to search for a way out of the Purple Forest. The invisible Vsyus, the one accompanying him on the road – a prankster and a pest – tries in every way to prevent him from doing this. However, your baby"s participation and magic ice floes will not let him do this. Your child will help Geo by collecting various figures from non-melting ice floes while reading a fairy tale.

This game is very convenient because of how compact it is. You’ll know how to occupy your child for an extended period of time when you go on a trip.

Children ages three to nine can play this game. There are multiple folding figure patterns included in the set.

Step	Description
1	Start by understanding the game rules and objectives. Voskobovich"s "Square" is a logical game where players move pieces to match a specific pattern.
2	Gather materials for making the game. You"ll need a square board, movable pieces, and markers to create the pattern.
3	Design the game board by dividing it into equal squares. Use markers or paint to define these squares clearly.
4	Create or buy the movable pieces. These should fit into the squares of the board and be easy to manipulate.
5	Set up the game according to the specific pattern or puzzle you want to solve. Follow the rules to start playing.
6	During the game, move the pieces to match the pattern as quickly and accurately as possible. The game helps develop logical thinking and spatial awareness.
7	After finishing the game, review your moves to see if you can improve your strategy for next time.

Voskobovich’s "Square" is an excellent educational tool that kids can play with and learn from. It stimulates their creativity, pushes their thinking, and teaches them about shapes.

Creating this puzzle by hand can be a fun endeavor. All you need is some time and a few basic materials to make a homemade version that functions just as well as the store-bought one.

This activity is a great way to engage kids, whether you’re playing or crafting, and it will keep them entertained while also helping them develop critical skills.

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