Fraction Bars

The Fraction Bars set includes 308 vibrant, tactile pieces designed to support the development of foundational maths skills through hands-on learning. Styled after classic Cuisenaire rods, these colourful bars help children master counting, addition, subtraction, and basic number sense by enabling them to physically build, compare, and manipulate quantities. Each bar varies in length to represent numerical values, offering a visual and tangible method of understanding abstract mathematical concepts.:

Suitable for children aged 3 and up, this set encourages independent exploration as well as collaborative problem-solving. With their appealing colours and smooth texture, the bars enhance both engagement and fine motor development. Ideal for classroom maths centres, small group instruction, or at-home reinforcement, the Count to Ten Bars bring numeracy to life in a fun, accessible, and interactive way.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds understanding of number value, sequencing, and arithmetic operations
• Encourages hands-on, visual learning of abstract concepts
• Strengthens fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Develops spatial reasoning and pattern recognition

Classroom Ideas:

• Counting & Number Recognition: Use bars to teach counting from 1 to 10 and support numeral identification
• Addition & Subtraction Practice: Let students create number sentences using rods to model operations
• Patterning Activities: Create and extend patterns by colour or value to reinforce sequencing
• Collaborative Tasks: Engage students in group challenges such as building equal-length bar towers or solving puzzles using multiple combinations

Safety & Information:

• Age Recommendation: Suitable for children aged 3 years and older
• Piece Count: 308 individual bars in various colours and lengths
• Storage: Recommend storing in a labelled container or tray for easy access and classroom organisation
• Safety Advice: Use under supervision; contains small parts and is not recommended for children under 3 years