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| Topic = Math | | Topic = Math | ||
| Subtopic = Linear Counting | | Subtopic = Linear Counting | ||
| | | image = [[File:Bead Stair 2.JPG|320px]] | ||
| Level = [[Primary]] | | Level = [[Primary]] | ||
| Age = 3.5 - 4 | | Age = 3.5 - 4 | ||
| Preqs = | | Preqs = ability to count to ten<br>recognizes numerals 1-10 | ||
| Materials = | | Materials = [[#Material|Bead Stair]]<br>small paper slips with numerals 1-9<br>container for bead stair<br>container for numerals<br>square of black felt<br>tray | ||
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This activity | This activity helps the child learn to associate the quantities 1 through 9 with their numerals.<br> It also introduces the child to the material used in the [[Teens Beads]], the [[Teens Board]], the [[Short Chains]], the [[Long Chains]], [[Addition With Bead Bars]], [[Subtraction With Bead Bars]], and [[Multiplication With Bead Bars]]. | ||
== Presentation == | == Presentation == | ||
# | # Carry the work to a mat or table. If done at a table, use a large table mat. | ||
# | #:[[File:Bead Stair 1.JPG|270px]] | ||
# Place the bead bars randomly on the middle of the mat. | |||
#:[[File:Bead Stair 2.JPG|270px]] | |||
# Find the 1 bead bar and place it near the bottom of the black mat. | |||
#:[[File:Bead Stair 3.JPG|270px]] | |||
# Find the 2 bar and place it above the first bead bar. Continue in this way until all the bead bars have been placed in order. | |||
#:[[File:Bead Stair 4.JPG|240px]] [[File:Bead Stair 5.JPG|240px]] [[File:Bead Stair 6.JPG|240px]] | |||
# Place the numeral cards in random order along the bottom of the mat. | |||
#:[[File:Bead Stair 7.JPG|270px]] | |||
# Take the 1 bead bar and place it in the upper left corner of the mat. Point to it and say, "This is 1." | |||
#:[[File:Bead Stair 8.JPG|270px]] | |||
# Take the 1 numeral and set it to the right of the bead bar. Point to it and say, "This says 1." | |||
#:[[File:Bead Stair 9.JPG|270px]] | |||
# Present the rest of bead bars with numerals in order in the same way. | |||
#:[[File:Bead Stair 10.JPG|270px]] | |||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
== Control of Error == | == Control of Error == | ||
Creating the triangle. | |||
== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
== Material == | == Material == | ||
[[File:Bead Stair material.JPG|180px|left]]The bead stair consists of 9 segments of wire strung with one to nine beads. Every number of beads is done in a different color: 1-red, 2-green, 3-peach, 4-yellow, 5-light blue, 6-lavender, 7-white, 8-brown, 9-dark blue. The beads should be as spherical as possible so that they are equally wide as long. They should measure between 7 and 8mm in diameter.<br><br> | |||
===Make Your Own=== | |||
[[Category:Make_your_own]] | |||
See the [[Multiplication With Bead Bars #Make Your Own| Make Your Own]] section in Multiplication With Bead Bars for bead suppliers and prices. | |||
===Where to Buy=== | |||
[[Category:Where to Buy]] | |||
Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022 | |||
<br>(Amazon/Bookshop are affiliate links, which help cover costs of running the site.) | |||
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!colspan="2"|Bead Stair 1-9 | |||
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! Store !! Price | |||
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|[https://adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=968 Adena] | |||
|$2.39 | |||
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|[https://www.affordmontessori.com/index.php/coloured-bead-stairs-1-9.html Affordable Montessori] | |||
|$5.00 | |||
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|[https://www.alisonsmontessori.com/Color_Bead_Stair_p/m115.htm Alison's] | |||
|$6.00 | |||
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|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/double-bead-stair-tray.html Bruins] | |||
|$11.00 | |||
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|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/Colored-Bead-Stairs-p/m.149.1.htm IFIT] | |||
|$2.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/store/p72/COLORED_BEAD_STAIRS_1-9_%28MA046%29.html Montessori Concepts] | |||
|$3.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.montessori-n-such.com/collections/all/products/bead-stairs-black-white-stair-set-1-9-with-box-m7794 Montessori N' Such] | |||
|$16.00 | |||
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|[https://montessorioutlet.com/colored-bead-stairs.html Montessori Outlet] | |||
|$1.95 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/coloured-bead-stair/ Thinkamajigs] | |||
|$3.95 | |||
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!colspan="2"|5 Bead Stairs | |||
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! Store !! Price | |||
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|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/5-Colored-Bead-Stairs-1-9-p/m.149.3.htm IFIT] | |||
|$9.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/5-sets-of-black-and-white-bead-stairs.html Kid Advance] | |||
|$11.99 | |||
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|[https://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/bead-materials/products/box-with-5-sets-bead-stair-1-9 Materials Co. of Boston]<br><span class="comment">with box</span> | |||
|$24.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[http://www.montessoriconcepts.com/store/p73/5_SETS_OF_COLORED_BEAD_STAIRS_%28MA046-2%29.html Montessori Concepts] | |||
|$14.00 | |||
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!colspan="2"|Bead Stair Tray | |||
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! Store !! Price | |||
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|[https://bruinsmontessori.com/single-bead-stair-tray.html Bruins] | |||
|$8.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://shop.hellowood.com/Bead-Stair-Presentation-Tray-MA2032.htm Hello Wood] | |||
|$15.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://shop.hellowood.com/Bead-Stair-Holders-M19.htm Hello Wood]<br><span class="comment">with grooves</span> | |||
|$16.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://shop.hellowood.com/Bead-Stair-Holders-M19.htm Hello Wood] | |||
|$16.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.montessoriequipment.com/Bead-Stair-Tray-Single-p/m.149.2.htm IFIT] | |||
|$5.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.kidadvance.com/bead-stair-tray.html Kid Advance] | |||
|$6.99 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.thematerialscompany.com/collections/bead-materials/products/tray-for-bead-stair Materials Co. of Boston] | |||
|$9.00 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.montessori-n-such.com/collections/all/products/tray-single-bead-stair-item-m6627 Montessori N' Such] | |||
|$9.50 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://montessorioutlet.com/tray-for-colored-bead-stairs.html Montessori Outlet] | |||
|$4.95 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/bead-stair-tray/ Thinkamajigs] | |||
|$9.95 | |||
|- | |||
|[https://www.montessori-n-such.com/collections/all/products/tray-double-bead-stair-item-m6629 Montessori N' Such] | |||
|$10.00 | |||
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!colspan="2"|Bead Stair Stamps | |||
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! Store !! Price | |||
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|[http://great-extensions.com/product/bead-bar-stamp/ Great Extensions] | |||
|$60.00 | |||
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==Further Reading== | |||
*[[Teaching Montessori in the Home: The School Years]] by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 19 | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:21, 26 January 2022
Bead Stair | |
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Math - Linear Counting | |
Level | Primary |
Age | 3.5 - 4 |
Prerequisites | ability to count to ten recognizes numerals 1-10 |
Materials | Bead Stair small paper slips with numerals 1-9 container for bead stair container for numerals square of black felt tray |
This activity helps the child learn to associate the quantities 1 through 9 with their numerals.
It also introduces the child to the material used in the Teens Beads, the Teens Board, the Short Chains, the Long Chains, Addition With Bead Bars, Subtraction With Bead Bars, and Multiplication With Bead Bars.
Presentation
- Carry the work to a mat or table. If done at a table, use a large table mat.
- Place the bead bars randomly on the middle of the mat.
- Find the 1 bead bar and place it near the bottom of the black mat.
- Find the 2 bar and place it above the first bead bar. Continue in this way until all the bead bars have been placed in order.
- Place the numeral cards in random order along the bottom of the mat.
- Take the 1 bead bar and place it in the upper left corner of the mat. Point to it and say, "This is 1."
- Take the 1 numeral and set it to the right of the bead bar. Point to it and say, "This says 1."
- Present the rest of bead bars with numerals in order in the same way.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Creating the triangle.
Variations and Extensions
Material
The bead stair consists of 9 segments of wire strung with one to nine beads. Every number of beads is done in a different color: 1-red, 2-green, 3-peach, 4-yellow, 5-light blue, 6-lavender, 7-white, 8-brown, 9-dark blue. The beads should be as spherical as possible so that they are equally wide as long. They should measure between 7 and 8mm in diameter.
Make Your Own
See the Make Your Own section in Multiplication With Bead Bars for bead suppliers and prices.
Where to Buy
Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022
(Amazon/Bookshop are affiliate links, which help cover costs of running the site.)
Bead Stair 1-9 | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Adena | $2.39 |
Affordable Montessori | $5.00 |
Alison's | $6.00 |
Bruins | $11.00 |
IFIT | $2.00 |
Montessori Concepts | $3.00 |
Montessori N' Such | $16.00 |
Montessori Outlet | $1.95 |
Thinkamajigs | $3.95 |
5 Bead Stairs | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
IFIT | $9.00 |
Kid Advance | $11.99 |
Materials Co. of Boston with box |
$24.00 |
Montessori Concepts | $14.00 |
Bead Stair Tray | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Bruins | $8.00 |
Hello Wood | $15.00 |
Hello Wood with grooves |
$16.00 |
Hello Wood | $16.00 |
IFIT | $5.00 |
Kid Advance | $6.99 |
Materials Co. of Boston | $9.00 |
Montessori N' Such | $9.50 |
Montessori Outlet | $4.95 |
Thinkamajigs | $9.95 |
Montessori N' Such | $10.00 |
Bead Stair Stamps | |
---|---|
Store | Price |
Great Extensions | $60.00 |
Further Reading
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 19