Product Description
Montessori Material Overview
The Montessori Small Bead Frame is a classic mathematical material used in Casa classrooms to support the child’s understanding of the decimal system. Through hands-on movement of beads, the child works concretely with units, tens, hundreds, and thousands, developing clarity in place value and quantity.
Purpose and Use
This material allows the child to physically represent quantities by sliding beads along horizontal wires. Each row corresponds to a decimal category, helping the child visualize numerical relationships and understand how quantities increase or decrease within the base ten system.
Learning Benefits
- Develops a clear understanding of place value
- Supports the construction of the mathematical mind
- Strengthens concentration and orderly thinking
- Encourages precise hand movement and coordination
- Provides a concrete foundation for later arithmetic work
Design and Quality
Crafted from solid wood with smooth edges and securely mounted wires, the bead frame is built for repeated classroom use. Colored beads clearly differentiate decimal categories, supporting visual discrimination and accuracy during work.
Product Variations
This product is available in two sizes and two quality options:
- Homeschool Version – suitable for individual and light use
- Classroom Version – reinforced construction for daily classroom use
Size Specifications
- Small Size: 24 cm length × 7.5 cm depth × 19 cm height
- Large Size: 28 cm length × 7.5 cm depth × 26 cm height
What Is Included
- One wooden small bead frame
- Four horizontal wires with colored beads
Recommended Age
Suitable for children ages 4 years and above. Intended for use after concrete introduction to numbers.
Perfect For
Ideal for Montessori classrooms, homeschooling environments, and therapy settings. Commonly used as a preparatory material for arithmetic operations.