Tens Bead BoxGlass Bead Bars for Decimal System Introduction
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-0031AG
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Box
- Natural wood with sliding lid
- Beads
- Golden glass beads
- EAN
- 8719924001742
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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 8719924001742 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Tens Bead Box in a child's hands
Forty five ten bars, eighteen unit beads and a wooden holder for the units, which is exactly the stock a child needs to lay out the teens and the tens without running short mid-task. Building fourteen as a ten bar and four units, then fifteen, then sixteen, is where the naming of numbers stops being arbitrary: the child can see the ten sitting inside every one of them. Glass beads on wire, for ages 3 to 6.
Mathematical Foundation
Introduces the decimal system and base-ten concept through concrete manipulation of beads, preparing for abstract mathematical thinking.
Fine Motor Control
Handling individual beads and placing them precisely in the counting board holes refines pincer grip and hand-eye coordination.
Concentration
The methodical counting and arranging of beads develops sustained attention and precision in mathematical work.
Order and Sequence
Working with ten-bead bars establishes understanding of numerical order and the relationship between units and tens.
How to present it
Place the box on a table mat. Slowly open the sliding lid. Remove the counting board and place it to the right. Carefully take out one ten-bar and individual beads, handling them with precision to model care of materials.
- 1Introduce the ten-bar by holding it horizontally, counting each bead slowly from left to right, touching each as you count
- 2Place individual beads on the counting board, counting aloud as you place each one in sequence
- 3Compare quantities by placing different amounts of beads in parallel rows on the board
- 4Invite the child to form their own ten by placing individual beads on the wire
3 tips for parents
- At home, practice counting objects in groups of ten during daily activities like sorting laundry or setting the table
- Avoid rushing to written numbers; allow your child to work with quantities concretely for an extended period
- When your child shows interest, count steps, claps, or jumps in sets of ten to reinforce the concept through movement
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What's in the Box
- Wooden storage box: with sliding lid
- Ten-bead bars: glass beads on metal wire
- Individual glass beads: for unit counting
- Wooden counting board: with ten holes
Size and material
| Packaging | 13 × 10 × 4 cm |
| Box | Natural wood with sliding lid |
| Beads | Golden glass beads |
| Wire | Metal wire connectors |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe wood with damp cloth, handle glass beads gently
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Tens Bead Box set?
The set includes a natural wood box with sliding lid, golden glass beads arranged on metal wires in ten-bead bars, individual loose glass beads, and a wooden counting board for organizing and counting activities.
How does this material help children learn about the decimal system?
Children physically manipulate groups of ten beads, building concrete understanding of base-ten concepts. They can count linearly, group beads into tens, and explore how our number system is organized around groups of ten.
Why are glass beads used instead of plastic?
Glass beads provide superior sensorial feedback through their weight, temperature, and smooth texture. This authentic material experience helps children focus and creates lasting impressions that support mathematical concept formation.
What mathematical concepts can children explore with this material?
Children develop one-to-one correspondence, linear counting to ten, grouping and regrouping, introduction to place value, and preparation for addition and subtraction through hands-on manipulation of quantities.
How does the wooden counting board enhance learning?
The counting board provides organized spaces for sorting and arranging beads, helping children visualize number patterns, practice systematic counting, and prepare for more complex mathematical operations in a structured way.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Tens Bead Box