Children can have fun while learning to count on this styled abacus. The string attached enables children to carry the abacus wherever they desire; the base can also be adjusted.

Plan Toys' Fun Abacus honors the longevity of this time-honored tool of mathematics, the abacus. Still widely used in many Asian societies today, this tried and true method of calculation has been beautifully represented here. Children can learn the simplest methods of counting with the colorful beads. From counting a child can advance to addition and subtraction. This combination toy and learning tool is good for children 3-12 years, and its functions grow with your child's math proficiency. Watch out - your child may be faster on the abacus than you are on the calculator. The natural wood looks warm and the colored rows of ten beads are attractively set upon a sturdy, two-block platform. There is also a chord handle for easily transporting or even wall mounting. Counting has never been made easier than with an abacus. Crafted with recycled rubber wood and colored with eco-friendly dyes, this abacus is a step ahead of many others.

Dimensions: 10.6" x 1.2" x 11.8"
For ages 3 and up.

How to play:

• Let children count the number of beads one or 2 beads at a time for older children and begin counting from 1 upto100 depending on each child's capability. Counting with objects create concrete thinking, thus forming a good fundamental for mathematics.
• Elders can also guide children to count the same color beads as specified and take turns. This will help develop learning new mathematical vocabulary such as color's name, numeration and comparison (equal to, more than or less than).
• The string attached enables children to carry the abacus wherever they desire; the base can also be adjusted.
• Parents should praise children when they can do it and advice if they are not able to do so.

---

Child Development Skills

---

	Reasoning regarding occurrence of sound and structure Ability to think, analyze, plan and organize
	Counting objects, numbers and shapes Distance, direction , proximity Colors, matching, seriation, ordering and size differentiating
	Intra-inter communication Using product as a mean to tell stories and ask question to stimulate children to speak and give opinions Interaction between parents & child or children themselves (converse, 2 ways communication ) Sign Language and musical language (musical note, singing a song to the tune)

PlanToys are made from natural, chemical free rubber wood and finished with non-toxic and child friendly colors.