Bucket of Big Wooden Beads - Jumbo Beads for Threading, Assorted Colours

Designed for hands-on exploration, this bucket of 400 large wooden beads in bright orange, red, green, and blue offers a versatile resource for teaching counting, sorting, patterning, addition, subtraction, and place value. The beads measure 18 x 15.5 mm, large enough for clear manipulation and classroom demonstrations. The set includes five shoelaces of varying lengths to support a range of activities such as creating number lines, Base Ten models, and patterns. This robust collection encourages both mathematical understanding and fine motor skill development, making it an ideal resource for multi-sensory learning experiences.

Educational Benefits:

• Facilitates understanding of numeric sequences and pattern formation.
• Enhances grasp of place value concepts using bead strings as units, longs, and flats.
• Develops counting proficiency alongside addition and subtraction skills.
• Promotes fine motor coordination through threading and manipulation activities.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create and extend colour patterns to develop logical thinking.
• Build number lines with beads on strings to visualise counting and arithmetic.
• Use beads to construct Base Ten components for place value exploration.
• Incorporate bead activities into creative projects combining art and maths.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for 3 years and above
• Bead size: 18 x 15.5 mm
• Contents: 400 large wooden beads in four colours (orange, red, green, blue)
• Shoelaces included: 3 x 200 cm, 2 x 75 cm
• Supplied in a sturdy jar