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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.Comes with 8 great extension actvities to help kids develop early math skills.Practice counting, math, and fine motor skills with one activity.Traditional abacus wooden bead counting frame with brightly colored wooden beads.Slide the beads for a visual and hands-on way to learn numbers and math concepts and to explore patterns and colors. Count on this classic wooden "calculator" for years of play and learning! The solid hardwood base and frame holds 10 thick coated wires with 10 colorful wooden beads on each - 100 beads in all.