Antique wooden abacus — classic counting tool with clear visual number representation Key features - Construction: Wooden frame with 15 wooden rods and 75 painted plastic beads. Each rod has 1 bead in the upper slot and 4 beads in the lower slots for traditional abacus use. - Size and color: Brown abacus, 23.4 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm — compact and easy to handle. - Materials: Wooden base and rods; painted plastic beads that are washable, cleanable, and recyclable. - Safe and stable design: Smoothly sanded surface and rounded edges to protect children’s hands; non-slip buffers on the base keep the abacus steady during use. Why customers need this abacus - Makes abstract numbers tangible: Bead placement clearly visualizes units and groups, helping learners understand place value and number relationships. - Supports core arithmetic skills: Designed for hands-on practice of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using traditional abacus techniques. - Durable, child-friendly materials: Solid wooden frame and washable beads stand up to regular classroom or home use while remaining easy to clean. Practical benefits - Improves focus and fine motor skills through tactile manipulation of beads. - Reinforces mental calculation strategies when combined with guided teaching. - Compact size allows convenient storage and transport between classroom and home. Typical use scenarios - Classroom lessons: Use as a demonstration tool for teachers to show counting, place value, and arithmetic procedures step by step. - Home learning and homeschooling: Give children a hands-on way to practice homework problems and build confidence with numbers. - Early numeracy and play-based practice: Ideal for small-group activities, tutoring sessions, or independent practice to develop concentration and manual dexterity. What’s included - One brown wooden abacus (23.4 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm) with 15 wooden rods and a total of 75 painted plastic beads. Performance and care - Stable during use thanks to non-slip buffers; beads slide smoothly on wooden rods. - Beads are washable and recyclable; wipe wooden parts with a damp cloth and dry immediately to maintain finish. Compatible with traditional abacus teaching methods and suitable as a reliable, low-tech learning aid for developing arithmetic fluency.