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Simple Addition Games - Choose a number and determine how many different combinations you can use to achieve that sum (eg.

Make a Shape - Have the child try to make simple shapes using beads on multiple wires – a square, triangle, rectangle, diamond, or a straight line or diagonal line.

Or have the child count from one to ten as they move that number of beads on each of the ten wires.

Beat the Clock - Quickly move a certain number of beads to one side and ask the child to count how many you moved and how many remain on the other side.

Or have the child count from one to one hundred as they move the beads on all ten wires.

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.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. Ask the child to match your “move” on the wire below yours. Match My Move - Move any number of beads to one side of the frame.Slide the beads for a visual and hands-on way to learn numbers and math concepts and to explore patterns and colors. The solid hardwood base and frame holds 10 thick coated wires with 10 colorful wooden beads on each - 100 beads in all. Count on this classic wooden "calculator" for years of play and learning!