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This basic abacus has a small frame yet is perfectly functional. It includes brightly colored beads, with two colors per row. Using an abacus like this helps children work on not only their math skills, but also their color recognition, motor and logical thinking. This abacus is recommended for use by children 3 to 5 years old.
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On top of this abacus is a shelf to display and arrange the included cards: 52 letters, 21 numbers and seven symbols that allow you to build words and equations. The set also comes with 100 counting sticks, which can be very helpful for hands-on and visual learners, and a chart of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. The abacus is made of wood and features rows of brightly colored beads that slide easily across the poles.
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With a solid hardwood base and 10 thick, coated wires, this abacus is sturdy. Kids can easily slide the beads back and forth, counting and sorting the colorful pieces. It’s an ideal tool for teaching kids how to add and subtract. For older kids, the abacus encourages the use of logic. For younger ones who are not yet learning math, moving the beads back and forth can be a good way to develop dexterity. Thanks to the number of beads included, children will continue to find it useful as they grow.
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An abacus is designed to make math concepts — including counting, solving equations and making mental calculations — more accessible. The wooden frame includes a handy mechanical reset button. The bottom of the abacus has rubber feet to prevent it from moving around on smooth surfaces. Kids over the age of 5 will enjoy the feel of the smooth beads while building their math skills.
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The Pidoko abacus makes it easy for kids to learn counting and basic math skills, and the bright, cheery colors encourage growth in both color and pattern recognition skills. The beads are large and easy for small hands to grasp, and also move smoothly along each bar, helping children develop their fine motor skills. This abacus is a useful tool for developing early math skills in kids ages 2 and up.
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This abacus has a simple design that makes it an ideal learning tool for toddlers and older students alike, allowing them to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. It’s a useful tool for completing homework when children need a visual aid to work through math equations. This abacus is perfect for kids ages 18 months and up.
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This fruit-themed abacus encourages children to create patterns, identify fruits, develop math skills and recognize colors. Kids will find the beads easy to slide back and forth on each bar as they develop hand-eye coordination. Recommended for children ages 18 months and up, the abacus will continue to be useful as the child grows older as it allows kids to progress from color and shape recognition to more complex math learning. This makes it ideal for use in both the classroom and at home.
Expert Commentary
“These abacuses are so much fun — they bring a twist to this classic toy. I personally have multiple abacuses as my children have unique interests and I want to make sure they maximize their learning. My 7-year-old loves the fruit one as she can incorporate her knowledge of colors, food and arithmetic all at once.”