Learning Resources - Mini 100-Bead Rekenrek Abacus

The Learning Resources Mini 100-Bead Rekenrek Abacus is a classic and effective tool for teaching young children about numbers, counting, and basic math operations. Perfect for use in the classroom or at home, this sturdy wooden abacus features 100 colourful wooden beads arranged in 10 rows of 10. The beads are colour-coded with five red and five white beads per row, helping children visualize number groups and better understand the concept of 50 and 100.

This hands-on maths tool allows children to engage directly with numbers as they practice counting, addition, and subtraction. The compact, durable design is ideal for individual desk work or group activities, making it perfect for building number sense and improving maths fluency. The Rekenrek's layout, with its clear visual representation of numbers, is especially helpful for developing an understanding of the relationships between numbers greater than 20.

Included with the Rekenrek is an activity guide that provides practical, fun ways to use the tool in a variety of learning activities, making it a versatile addition to any math curriculum. Suitable for ages 3 and up, the Mini 100-Bead Rekenrek Abacus is an excellent way to introduce young learners to the foundations of mathematics.