Tens Bead BoxIndividual Nylon Beads for Decimal System
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-0031AM
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Approval
- AMI
- Beads
- Golden-colored nylon
- Wooden parts
- Birch plywood and beech
- EAN
- 8719924001759
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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 8719924001759 is on the box. It is the maker's number, not ours.
Tens Bead Box in a child's hands
Forty five golden ten bars, eighteen golden unit beads and a wooden holder for the units, the quantity side of the tens work. Forty five bars is not a round number by accident: it is what you need to lay out every ten from ten to ninety in turn, one to nine bars at a time, without ever taking the previous one apart. A child who has to dismantle to continue never sees the sequence whole. Nylon beads, wood and wire, for ages 3 to 6.
Mathematical Foundation
Introduces the decimal system concretely, allowing children to physically manipulate quantities of tens and units before moving to abstract concepts.
Visual Discrimination
Golden beads provide clear visual representation of quantity differences, supporting the development of mathematical estimation skills.
Fine Motor Refinement
Handling individual beads and organizing them in the holder develops pincer grip and hand-eye coordination essential for writing.
Order and Concentration
The systematic organization of beads satisfies the child's need for order while building sustained concentration.
How to present it
Place the Tens Bead Box on a large work mat. Arrange a tray with number cards. Ensure adequate workspace for building quantities.
- 1Introduce the unit bead, saying 'This is one unit.' Place it on the mat and match with card '1'
- 2Present the ten-bar: 'This is ten.' Count each bead slowly, emphasizing it equals ten units
- 3Build quantities like 34: 3 ten-bars, 4 unit beads, matching with number cards
- 4Invite the child to form their own numbers, gradually increasing complexity
3 tips for parents
- Reinforce decimal concepts at home by grouping objects in tens (arranging 23 blocks as 2 groups of 10 and 3 singles)
- Avoid rushing to written numerals - the physical understanding must be solid first
- Support mathematical language by using terms like 'How many tens?' in everyday contexts
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What's in the Box
- Golden ten bars: 45 bars of 10 beads each
- Golden unit beads: 18 individual beads
- Wooden holder: For the unit beads
Size and material
| Packaging | 13 × 11 × 4 cm |
| Beads | Golden-colored nylon |
| Wooden parts | Birch plywood and beech |
| Bead Stringing | Metal wire |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Wipe beads with damp cloth, dry wooden components immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Tens Bead Box and how is it organized?
The Tens Bead Box contains 45 golden ten-bars (each of 10 nylon beads), 18 golden unit beads and a wooden holder for the units. The beads are individual units that can be manipulated separately, allowing children to physically construct and deconstruct numbers.
Why are nylon beads used instead of traditional glass beads?
Nylon beads offer superior durability and safety for classroom use. They are lightweight, won't break or chip like glass beads, and maintain their golden color over time. This makes them ideal for frequent handling by young children while preserving the authentic Montessori aesthetic and tactile experience.
How does this material support mathematical development in ages 3-6?
The Tens Bead Box introduces fundamental concepts of the decimal system and place value through concrete manipulation. Children physically experience the difference between units and tens by handling and counting the beads, building a sensorial understanding of quantity before moving to abstract number work.
What is the difference between this Tens Bead Box and the Golden Bead Material?
While both use golden beads, this Tens Bead Box focuses specifically on tens and units that children can arrange freely. The traditional Golden Bead Material also includes hundred squares and thousand cubes. This box serves as an intermediate step, perfect for reinforcing place value concepts.
How should teachers present this material in the classroom?
Begin by introducing the ten-bars, allowing children to count and verify each contains exactly ten beads. Progress to the unit beads, demonstrating how ten units equal one ten-bar. Use three-period lessons for vocabulary (unit, ten) and incorporate the material into exercises for building numbers, addition, and subtraction.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Tens Bead Box