Abacus
Why we love it:
Provides important hands-on learning for counting! Introduces one-to-one correspondence, patterns, colors, groups of ten and more!
Abacus + Playdoh = Hands-on counting
Early math concepts
Fine motor
Focus
Hand - eye
One to one correspondence
Patterns
Teacher Tips
One-to-one correspondence, hands-on counting and grouping things in tens all help build a strong foundation for early math skills. Go on a hunt to find things around the house or outdoors and have little ones line them up as they count along with the corresponding beads.