Short Bead Stair

Addition

Materials

  • The short bead stair, each bar has a different number and color (see picture below). 
  • A selection of sum cards.
Set 1:Sums on every second line, with a red square in which the answer should be written
Set 2: Sums on every second line, no red boxes
Set 3:Sums on every line, no red boxes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation

  1. The work is done at the child’s table.
  2. Ask the child to arrange the stair into a triangle.
  3. Show the child Set 1 of the sum cards, and choose a sheet.
  4. The child reads the sum and finds the necessary beads to perform the exercise.
  5. He counts the beads and writes the answer in the red block.

 

Direct aim

Further practice in addition up to ten and the recording of the same.

Age of interest

4½ years plus.

Illustration of 7 + 3