Let children count the number of beads one or two beads at a time. Have older children begin counting from 1 up to 100 depending on each child's capability.

Counting with objects creates concrete thinking, thus forming a good fundamental for mathematics.

Elders can also guide children to count the same color beads as specified and take turns. This will help develop learning new vocabulary such as colors' names, numeration and comparison (equal to, more than or less than).

The string attached enables children to carry the abacus wherever they desire; the base can also be adjusted.

Parents should praise children when they can do it and assist if they are not able to do so.

PlanToys uses environmentally-friendly materials. All PlanToys are made with clean, natural rubber wood from rubber trees which no longer produce latex. To keep the rubber wood pure, no fertilizer is added to the soil for three years before the trees are cut. PlanToys uses chemical-free kiln drying to prepare their wood, non-formaldehyde glue for assembly and non-toxic lead-free water based dyes for beautiful child safe colors! Their packaging is printed on recycled paper with soy ink.

3 years +

Size: inch 10.7x 1.2 x 11.9

Safety Warning: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.