Wooden Abacus (Melissa and Doug)

Recommended Ages: 3 and Up
Dimensions: 11.9" x 12" x 3"

ISBN13: 9780012104583
ISBN: 0012104582
UPC: 000772004930
Vendor Name: MELISSA and DOUG
Category: Early Learning, Mathematics
Reading/Grade Level: Pre School to Kindergarten

This brightly colored wooden abacus is a great first “calculator” for kids to learn counting, patterns, colors, and more! The 100 colorful wooden beads slide smoothly on this classically styled, high-quality frame. Age 3 and up.

This wooden "calculator" helps teach math skills, patterning and color recognition. Slide and count the beads with this timeless counting frame. Fun activity ideas included!

Extension Activities: More Ways to Play and Learn

Move any number of beads to one side of the frame. Ask the child to match your "move" on the wire below yours. 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.

Move a certain number of beads to one side and ask the child to count how many beads you moved and how many remain on the other side. Or have the child count from one to one hundred as they move the beads on all ten wires.