Individual Glass Bead Bar Of 8Brown
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-0090G008
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Beads
- Glass with glossy finish
- Connectors
- Metal loops
- EAN
- 8719924005306
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 8719924005306 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Individual Glass Bead Bar Of 8 in a child's hands
One glass bead bar of eight in brown, sold as a single piece. The long bars take the most punishment: eight beads on a wire bend if the bar is pulled rather than lifted, and a bent bar no longer lies flat in a row, which is what makes a set look wrong before anyone can say why. Brown is eight everywhere in the material. Buy in the range you already own; the nylon bars are separate items.
Concrete Mathematics
Transforms abstract number concepts into tangible objects children can touch, move, and count.
Skip Counting Skills
Supports learning to count by eights through repeated use and pattern recognition.
Fine Motor Development
Handling and linking the beads refines pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination.
Visual Discrimination
The distinct brown color helps children identify and differentiate the quantity eight in mathematical work.
How to present it
Place the brown bead bar on a small tray or mat. Have numeral cards 1-8 available nearby.
- 1Invite the child to feel the weight of the bead bar and count each bead by touching
- 2Demonstrate bending the bar into different shapes while counting to show 8 remains constant
- 3Match the bead bar to numeral card 8, placing them together
- 4Compare with other bead bars to explore 'more than' and 'less than' relationships
3 tips for parents
- Practice finding groups of 8 objects at home to reinforce the quantity
- Create simple addition stories using toys: '5 cars plus 3 more makes 8'
- Notice when your child spontaneously counts to 8 in daily activities
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What's in the Box
- Glass Bead Bar: 8 brown beads with metal connectors
Size and material
| Packaging | 13 × 9 × 0 cm |
| Beads | Glass with glossy finish |
| Connectors | Metal loops |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe gently with damp cloth, dry immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the Individual Glass Bead Bar of 8 suitable for?
This material is designed for children ages 3-6 years old, aligning with the Montessori early childhood curriculum for introducing concrete mathematical concepts through hands-on manipulation.
How is the brown bead bar used in Montessori mathematics?
The bead bar of 8 is used for counting exercises, skip counting by 8s, building the decimal system, performing addition and subtraction operations, and as part of the complete bead stair material for visual number recognition.
What are the metal loops at each end for?
The metal loops allow children to easily connect multiple bead bars together for creating larger quantities, performing mathematical operations, and building number combinations during lessons like the snake game or bead chains.
Why are the beads made of glass instead of plastic?
Glass beads provide superior sensorial feedback through their weight and smooth texture, maintain their glossy appearance over time, and offer an authentic Montessori experience that helps children focus on the mathematical concepts being learned.
Can this bead bar be purchased separately or only as a set?
This Individual Glass Bead Bar of 8 can be purchased separately, making it ideal for replacing lost pieces, extending existing materials, or focusing on specific number work with the quantity eight.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Individual Glass Bead Bar Of 8