
After putting a certain number of beads on the first and second wires, tell them the type of problem (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and ask them to solve it. Multi-function Problems - Do addition, subtraction and even simple multiplication and division problems by using the first wire for the first number, the second for the second, and have the child answer it on the third (eg.2 blue + 1 red + 3 wood + 6 green + 5 yellow would be twenty one thousand three hundred and sixty five (21,365). Line up any amount of beads below each other on those five wires and ask the child to add together to form the sum. Complex Addition Games - Create larger numbers by assigning different numbers to the colours – eg. Count, add and subtract the way the ancient Greeks did with this colorful Melissa & Doug Abacus.Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Doodle Pad With 16 Scratch-Art Boards and Wooden Stylus.

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Or have the child count from one to one hundred as they move the beads on all ten wires. 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. LCI493 - This brightly colored wooden abacU.S. a child's intellect, like flashcards, encyclopedias, or an abacus. The 100 colorful wooden beads slide smoothly on this classically styled, high-quality frame. Counting Games -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. the forty-five-dollar Melissa & Doug wooden musical instrument collection that my.

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. Companys wide range of products vary from classic wooden toys to arts & crafts, educational and developmental toys, pretend play, games. Ask the child to match your “move” on the wire below yours.
