Individual Nylon Bead Bar Of 6Purple
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-0090M006
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Beads
- Nylon
- Wire & Hooks
- Metal
- EAN
- 8719924005375
Final price incl. VAT. Delivery €5.90, €145.80 to go for free delivery.
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Why it costs €3.20
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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 8719924005375 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Individual Nylon Bead Bar Of 6 in a child's hands
Available as a single replacement piece, this individual purple nylon bead bar represents the number six in the Montessori mathematics curriculum. The durable nylon beads are strung together with metal wire and finished with sturdy metal hooks at each end, letting young learners connect multiple bars for skip counting and early multiplication work. A core material of the bead stair and golden bead materials, this purple bar helps children build a concrete understanding of quantity and numerical relationships.
Concrete Number Representation
Children can physically handle and count each bead, building a tangible understanding of the quantity six before moving to abstract symbols.
Skip Counting Foundation
By linking multiple bars of six, children discover patterns in counting by sixes, preparing for multiplication concepts.
Visual Discrimination
The consistent purple color coding helps children quickly identify and work with groups of six in various mathematical activities.
How to present it
Place the purple bead bar on a small tray or mat. Have paper and colored pencils available for extension work.
- 1Invite the child to count each bead slowly, touching each one
- 2Show how to hold the bar horizontally and count again
- 3Place the bar vertically and count from bottom to top
- 4Demonstrate connecting two purple bars using the metal hooks
- 5Create patterns using multiple purple bars
3 tips for parents
- Count six items during daily routines: six crackers, six steps, six books
- Point out the number 6 in your environment: addresses, clocks, calendars
- Let your child teach you how to count the beads their special way
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What's in the Box
- Purple Bead Bar: Single bar with 6 nylon beads
Size and material
| Packaging | 13 × 9 × 1 cm |
| Beads | Nylon |
| Wire & Hooks | Metal |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe with damp cloth, air dry completely
Frequently Asked Questions
What activities can children do with this purple bead bar of 6?
Children can use this purple bead bar for counting to six, skip counting by sixes, building the complete bead stair, early addition and subtraction work, and as part of multiplication activities when combined with other bead bars.
How do the metal hooks work on this bead bar?
The metal hooks at each end allow children to connect multiple bead bars together, creating longer chains for skip counting exercises and demonstrating multiplication concepts like 6x2=12 or 6x3=18.
Is this bead bar compatible with other Montessori math materials?
Yes, this purple bead bar is designed to work seamlessly with the complete bead stair set, golden bead materials, and other Montessori mathematics materials following the standard color-coding system.
Why is the number 6 represented by purple in Montessori?
Montessori materials follow a consistent color-coding system where each number 1-10 has its own color. Purple represents six throughout all Montessori math materials, helping children form strong visual associations with quantities.
How durable are these nylon bead bars compared to traditional glass beads?
Nylon bead bars are extremely durable and safer for young children than glass alternatives. They resist breaking, chipping, or cracking, making them ideal for daily classroom use while maintaining the same educational value.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Individual Nylon Bead Bar Of 6