Individual Glass Bead Bar Of 6Purple
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-0090G006
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Beads
- Glass
- Wire
- Metal with loop ends
- EAN
- 8719924005283
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €145.10 to go for free delivery.
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Why it costs €3.90
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AMI approval
The material is approved by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Nienhuis has made Montessori materials since 1929.
A verifiable original
The EAN 8719924005283 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Individual Glass Bead Bar Of 6 in a child's hands
One glass bead bar of six in purple, sold as a single piece. Six is where a child stops being able to see a quantity at a glance: up to five the eye simply knows, and from six onwards it has to count or group, which is why the bars from six upwards carry most of the work in addition. Purple is six throughout the material. Buy in the range you already own; the nylon bars are separate items.
Concrete Number Sense
Physical representation of quantity 6 helps children understand number value through touch and sight.
Skip Counting Foundation
Purple color coding supports pattern recognition when counting by sixes in linear and square chains.
Mathematical Operations
Combines with other bead bars for hands-on exploration of addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
How to present it
Place the purple bead bar horizontally on a mat or table. Have a small tray nearby for organizing multiple bars if using more than one. Ensure good lighting to appreciate the purple color.
- 1Invite the child to hold the purple bar and count each bead by gently touching them from left to right, saying 'one, two, three, four, five, six'
- 2Place the bar on the mat and count again, this time pointing to each bead without touching
- 3Introduce the color association: 'This purple bar always has six beads. When we see purple in our bead materials, we know it means six'
- 4If the child is ready, bring another purple bar and demonstrate skip counting: 'Six, twelve' as you point to each complete bar
3 tips for parents
- Look for groups of six in daily life (eggs in a half carton, dice faces) and connect to the purple bead bar experience
- When your child mentions working with purple beads, ask 'How many beads does purple have?' to reinforce the color-quantity connection
- Avoid drilling or testing, instead, share your child's excitement when they discover that two purple bars make twelve
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What's in the Box
- Purple Bead Bar: 6 glass beads on wire
Size and material
| Packaging | 13 × 9 × 1 cm |
| Beads | Glass |
| Wire | Metal with loop ends |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the purple bead bar of 6 in Montessori mathematics?
The purple bead bar of 6 helps children develop concrete understanding of the quantity six through visual and tactile exploration. It's used for counting exercises, skip counting by sixes, building number combinations, and understanding mathematical relationships like addition and multiplication.
How durable are the glass beads and metal wire construction?
The beads are made from high-quality glass that resists chipping and maintains its purple color over time. The sturdy metal wire is designed to withstand repeated handling by young children while keeping the beads securely in place during mathematical activities.
Can this single bead bar be used without the complete bead material set?
While this bead bar is designed as part of the complete Montessori bead material system, it can be used independently for introducing the number 6, practicing counting, or as a replacement for lost or damaged bars from existing sets.
What specific mathematical concepts can children learn with this bead bar?
Children can explore counting to six, one-to-one correspondence, skip counting by sixes, simple addition (combining with other bars), early multiplication concepts (groups of six), and number composition when used with other bead materials.
Is this bead bar the exact size and color standard for Montessori materials?
Yes, this purple bead bar follows traditional Montessori specifications with six uniform beads in the standard purple color that represents the number 6 throughout the Montessori mathematics curriculum, ensuring consistency with other classroom materials.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Individual Glass Bead Bar Of 6