Printed Arrows For Short Bead Chains
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-0080B0
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Storage
- Clear plastic containers
- Arrows
- Printed cardstock
- EAN
- 8719924004545
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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 8719924004545 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Printed Arrows For Short Bead Chains in a child's hands
Printed arrows for labelling the short bead chains, marking the points a child reaches while skip counting. Laid along a chain, the arrows leave a record: this is where five got to, this is where ten got to, and the finished line of them is the times table written out in the child's own workspace. Without the arrows the counting evaporates the moment it stops, and nothing remains to be looked at. Chains sold separately. Plastic and cardstock, for ages 3 to 12.
Number Recognition
Reinforces numeral identification and sequence understanding through visual labeling of quantities.
Skip Counting
Supports mathematical patterns by labeling multiples on each bead chain systematically.
Organization Skills
Color-coded system teaches classification and promotes independent material management.
Abstract Thinking
Bridges concrete bead quantities with abstract number symbols for mathematical understanding.
How to present it
Place the short bead chain on a mat. Open the corresponding arrow container and arrange arrows in sequence at the top of the workspace.
- 1Count each bead in the chain, touching each one individually
- 2Place the first arrow at the end of the first segment
- 3Continue counting and placing arrows at each segment junction
- 4Read the complete number sequence from beginning to end
- 5Return arrows to their container in numerical order
3 tips for parents
- Practice skip counting during daily activities using the same patterns from school
- Point out number sequences in everyday life that match bead chain patterns
- Support careful return of arrows to containers to maintain classroom organization
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What's in the Box
- Arrow sets 1-10: Color-coded for each chain
- Storage containers: Clear plastic organization boxes
- Complete number sequences: All multiples for chains 1-10
Size and material
| Packaging | 31 × 6 × 6 cm |
| Storage | Clear plastic containers |
| Arrows | Printed cardstock |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe containers with damp cloth; keep arrows dry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Printed Arrows for Short Bead Chains set?
This set includes color-coded arrow cards that correspond to each short bead chain (1-10), organized in clear storage containers. Each arrow displays the appropriate number to label quantities on the bead chains during mathematical activities.
How do these arrows support mathematical learning?
The arrows help children identify and label quantities on bead chains, reinforcing number recognition, sequence understanding, and skip counting skills. They provide visual and tactile support for understanding mathematical patterns and relationships between numbers.
Are these arrows compatible with all Montessori bead chain materials?
These arrows are specifically designed for short bead chains (squares of numbers 1-10). They are color-coded to match standard Montessori bead chain colors and work with any authentic Montessori short bead chain set.
What age group benefits most from this material?
Children ages 3-6 typically work with short bead chains and these corresponding arrows. The material supports early number recognition through advanced skip counting, making it suitable throughout the primary Montessori years.
How does the color-coding system work?
Each set of arrows matches the color of its corresponding bead chain following the Montessori color hierarchy (red for 1, green for 2, pink for 3, etc.). This visual consistency helps children make connections between quantities and their symbolic representation.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Printed Arrows For Short Bead Chains