Teachables Translucent Abacus Set - Early Maths Tool

The Translucent Abacus Set is a vibrant, hands-on tool designed to bring mathematical concepts to life for young learners. Featuring 50 colourful discs in five distinct colours, five sticks, one sturdy base, and ten number cards, this set supports early numeracy development by encouraging tactile interaction and visual understanding. Its translucent discs add an extra dimension by allowing students to see through the components, fostering engagement and deeper cognitive connections as they count, add, subtract, and recognise patterns. This abacus is perfectly suited for introducing foundational maths skills through sensory learning, making abstract ideas concrete and accessible in early education settings.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances counting and basic arithmetic skills through interactive manipulation.
• Develops pattern recognition and sequencing abilities essential for early maths.
• Supports understanding of place value using numbered cards alongside discs.
• Improves fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination during use.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use discs and sticks for skip counting and grouping exercises.
• Incorporate numbered cards to teach tens and ones concepts in place value.
• Create colour patterns with discs to explore sequencing and prediction.
• Engage students in small group activities to foster collaborative problem-solving.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for early learners and primary years
• Dimensions (assembled): 30 cm (L) x 8 cm (W) x 18 cm (H)
• Base dimensions: 30 cm (L) x 8 cm (W) x 5 cm (H)
• Disc size: 5 cm diameter x 1 cm height