Multiplication Snake GameIndividual Beads Glass
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-0293G0
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Beads
- Glass
- Storage Tray
- Wood
- EAN
- 8719924012335
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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 8719924012335 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Multiplication Snake Game in a child's hands
The Multiplication Snake Game transforms abstract multiplication concepts into independent work through colorful glass bead bars. Children physically exchange colored bead bars for golden ten-bars and black-and-white unit beads, discovering multiplication facts through concrete manipulation. This elegant material housed in a compartmentalized wooden tray provides systematic practice with multiplication tables while developing mathematical reasoning.
Multiplication Mastery
Children discover multiplication facts through concrete manipulation, building deep understanding before abstraction.
Mathematical Reasoning
Exchange work develops logical thinking as children transform colored bars into equivalent golden tens.
Pattern Recognition
Visual and tactile exploration reveals mathematical patterns and relationships between numbers.
Concentration Development
Precise bead counting and systematic exchange work builds sustained focus and attention to detail.
How to present it
Place the wooden tray on a mat. Arrange colored bead bars 1-9 in their compartments. Set golden ten-bars and black-and-white unit beads in separate sections.
- 1Begin with a multiplication fact, such as 3 x 4. Take three 4-bars from the tray
- 2Lay the three 4-bars end-to-end to form a 'snake' on the mat
- 3Exchange the snake for one golden ten-bar and two unit beads
- 4Record the discovered fact: 3 x 4 = 12
- 5Return all beads to their compartments before selecting a new multiplication fact
3 tips for parents
- Practice skip counting at home (2, 4, 6, 8...) to prepare for multiplication work
- When your child shares a multiplication discovery, ask 'How did you figure that out?' rather than confirming the answer
- Glass beads require careful handling, this develops responsibility alongside mathematics
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What's in the Box
- Wooden storage tray: Three compartments
- Colored glass bead bars: Numbers 1-9
- Black and white bead chains: For verification
Size and material
| Packaging | 30 × 14 × 6 cm |
| Beads | Glass |
| Storage Tray | Wood |
| Number Cards | Paper |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe tray with damp cloth; handle glass beads gently
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is the Multiplication Snake Game appropriate for?
While labeled for ages 3-6, this material is typically introduced around age 5-6 when children have mastered addition and are ready for multiplication concepts. Prior experience with the Addition Snake Game and golden bead materials is recommended.
How does this differ from the Addition Snake Game?
The Multiplication Snake Game uses the same bead bar exchange principle but focuses on skip counting and multiplication facts. Children create 'snakes' using multiple sets of the same colored bead bar, then exchange them for golden tens and units to discover multiplication results.
What mathematical concepts does this material teach?
This material introduces multiplication as repeated addition, skip counting, multiplication facts 1-10, the commutative property of multiplication, and factorization. It provides concrete visualization of abstract multiplication concepts through hands-on manipulation.
What's included in the complete set?
The set includes colored glass bead bars 1-9 (multiple sets of each), golden ten-bars, black and white unit beads, and a wooden compartmentalized tray for organization. The glass beads provide satisfying weight and clarity for precise counting.
How do children progress with this material?
Children begin by creating 'snakes' with one number (e.g., five 3-bars for 3×5), then exchange for tens and units to find the product. They progress to more complex multiplication facts, eventually discovering patterns and memorizing facts through repeated concrete experience.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Multiplication Snake Game