The Classic World wooden abacus introduces children to maths: beads, numbers and symbols together turn counting into an exciting game.

This wooden abacus for kids is a 46-piece set. The sturdy wooden frame has 10 rows of 10 beads in five different colours. Next to the abacus there is a slot for cards with numbers and maths symbols, so your child can build a problem and solve it by moving the beads. Counting, adding and subtracting become visible and hands-on. The abacus is made of quality wood, painted with non-toxic paints and built to last.

What your child develops

• Counting. The beads help understand quantity.
• Logical thinking. Problems on the cards need solving.
• Concentration. Counting carefully and accurately.
• Hand-eye coordination. Sliding the beads.

How to play

Start by counting to 10, moving one bead at a time. Then build a simple problem with the cards, for example 2 + 3.

Use the colours – ask your child to find the red row and count how many beads have been moved.

A great gift

The abacus is a useful gift for a preschooler who is getting interested in numbers.

What's in the box

• Wooden abacus with 10 rows of coloured beads
• Cards with numbers and maths symbols

Find more toys for learning letters and numbers in our letters, numbers and counting collection, or more ideas for this age in toys for 3–5 year olds.