Freckled Frog Drawing and Count Abacus - Numeracy & Fine Motor

The Drawing N Count Abacus is a clever and engaging learning tool designed to support early mathematical understanding through interactive play. This double-sided board features ten vibrant columns of wooden beads, offering an ideal foundation for exploring basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The top of the board includes a writing space, allowing children to draw, write numbers, and visually represent their calculations. Made from high-quality New Zealand pine, this durable resource can be laid flat or stood upright, adapting easily to various learning settings. Its simple yet thoughtful design supports tactile learning, encouraging children to move beads while forming connections between numbers and operations. The brightly coloured beads also support colour recognition, patterning and sequencing, making it a versatile resource for both home and classroom use. Whether used for group demonstrations, independent work, or playful exploration, this abacus enhances early numeracy in a hands-on, memorable way.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops early number sense and fluency through physical counting and movement.
• Reinforces key arithmetic operations using a concrete and visual method.
• Supports fine motor skill development and hand-eye coordination.
• Encourages colour recognition and patterning as part of early maths exploration.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use in small groups to model addition and subtraction strategies.
• Create colour or pattern-matching challenges to support sequencing skills.
• Incorporate into maths centres as a hands-on counting and problem-solving station.
• Encourage students to write and solve equations using the top board space.

Information:

• Ages: 1+ years
• Measurements: 36 cm (L) x 20 cm (H) x 2.5 cm (W)