Bead necklace - 100 beads - For students - Set of 10

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Take the first step in your child's mathematical journey with our Iceberg Arithmetic Bead Necklace for Students, featuring 100 small beads. This colorful bead necklace is the ideal t... Read more

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Take the first step in your child's mathematical journey with our Iceberg Arithmetic Bead Necklace for Students, featuring 100 small beads. This colorful bead necklace is the ideal tool to help children understand and apply mathematical concepts.

The necklace with 100 small beads is specifically designed to give children a tangible and visual experience of arithmetic. It supports the process of iceberg arithmetic, allowing students to learn not only the outcomes of calculations but also the process to arrive at these outcomes.

Made of child-friendly, safe materials, the beads are easy to handle with small hands. The vibrant colors hold their attention and make learning fun and engaging.

Whether you want to learn the value of numbers, practice addition and subtraction, or promote a better understanding of number relationships, our Iceberg Arithmetic Bead Necklace for Students is the perfect learning partner.

Give your children the tools to tackle mathematics with confidence. Order the Iceberg Arithmetic Bead Necklace for Students today and see how mathematics comes to life!

String with 100 beads, in combinations of ten red beads and ten white beads.

Supports the following areas of learning:

Maths - counters & sorting
Maths - pattern & sequence
Physical Development - motor skills

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Learning Arithmetic with Bead Strings: A Tactile Approach to Mathematics for Children

In the world of early math education, there's a powerful tool that helps children understand abstract concepts in a way that's both visual and physical: the bead string. Bead strings, often made up of 100 beads divided into groups of 10 using different colors, offer a concrete and tactile method for children to explore the world of numbers and arithmetic.

These strings are not merely toys, but educational tools. They're designed to help children visualize what numbers look like, especially when it comes to the tens structure of our number system. When children hold a string with alternating colored beads, they get a clear picture of what numbers like 10, 20, or even 70 truly represent. These color-coded groupings help children internalize the concept of tens and units. For instance, after 10 beads, a different color indicates a new ten has begun.

Additionally, the physical interaction with the beads stimulates a child's motor development. Moving the beads to form numbers and execute basic operations, such as addition or subtraction, strengthens the connection between action and understanding. For example, if a child wants to calculate the sum of 12 + 5, they can pull 12 beads towards them and then add another 5 beads. These actions provide a visual confirmation of their calculations.

For more advanced mathematical concepts like multiplication and division, bead strings are also useful. Children can learn the concept of repeated addition (multiplication) and repeated subtraction (division) by grouping beads. Consider the multiplication of 3 x 4; a child can visualize it by creating three groups of four beads.

Using bead strings has multiple benefits in the learning process. One of them is that it offers a tactile experience. By literally feeling and seeing how mathematical concepts work, children can better store these ideas in their memory. Moreover, it's a self-correcting method; errors in counting or calculating become visually and physically apparent, allowing children to easily recognize and correct them. Additionally, children can work independently with bead strings, boosting their confidence and autonomy in their learning journey.

In conclusion, bead strings are much more than simple jewelry or toys. They're an innovative educational tool that transforms abstract mathematical concepts into concrete and comprehensible actions for young learners. Introducing children to this tactile math method at an early age lays a solid foundation for their future mathematical development.

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