Abacus Model Mini

A compact abacus sized for a student's desk, so every child can count and calculate with their own set of beads.

How it works

1. Give each child an abacus on their desk
2. Move beads to count, one rod at a time
3. Use the rods as ones and tens to build two-digit numbers

What students learn

• Counting objects one by one
• Grouping in tens
• Simple addition and subtraction with beads

Try these activities

1. Count out the number the teacher calls
2. Add two small numbers by moving beads together
3. Race a partner to show a number first

Curriculum fit

In the box

• Mini abacus with colourful beads on wire rods

Pairs well with

Abacus ModelMATH-101Place Value Cards ModelMATH-104