9/5/2023 0 Comments Traditional wooden abacusDo addition, subtraction, or even simple multiplication and division problems by using the first wire for the first number, the second for the second number, and have kids answer it on the third (e.g.Choose a number and determine how many different combinations kids can find to achieve that sum.Have kids try to make simple shapes using beads on multiple wires-a square, triangle, rectangle, diamond, or a perfectly straight vertical or diagonal line.Have kids count from one to 100 as they move the beads on all 10 wires. Move a certain number of beads to one side and have kids count how many beads you moved and how many remain on the other side.This can also be done with a repetitive pattern-arrange the 10 beads in different groupings (e.g., 3 beads, 1 bead, 3 beads, 1 bead, 2 beads) that the child has to mimic on the wire below. Have kids match your "move" on the wire below yours. Move any number of beads to one side of the frame.Slide and count the beads with this timeless counting frame.Teach math skills, patterning and colour recognition. Slide the beads for a visual and hands-on way to learn numbers and math concepts and to explore patterns and colours. Count on this classic Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Abacus for years of play and learning! The solid hardwood base and frame holds 10 thick coated wires with 10 colourful wooden beads on each - 100 beads in all.
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