Bead Stair

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Age
3 - 6

Materials
A box containing the following bead stair:

There should be 2 bead stairs for same number additives, such as 1+1= 2+2= 3+3= etc.

Presentation
The child makes a stair with beads (like in the number rods). The child chooses any table, such as the 4's table.


 * 1) The child finds 4+1=
 * 2) Places a 4 bar(3 yellow beads strung together) and a 1 bar (1 red bead) on a mat
 * 3) The child counts the beads and writes down the number 5.
 * 4) He replaces the bar and takes out a 4 bar and a 2 bar (2 green beads strung together).
 * 5) The child counts the beads and writes down the number 6.

Notes:


 * You can make a math book with graph paper and write out various addition problems.
 * For beginners make sums less than five.

Purpose
Teaches the addition tables (1+1=2, 1+2=3, etc).

Handouts/Attachments
Addition Combination Strips