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| Topic        = Math
| Topic        = Math
| Subtopic      = Linear Counting
| Subtopic      = Linear Counting
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| image         = [[File:5 Short Chain 8.JPG|320px]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Age          = 4.5 - 5
| Age          = 4.5 - 5
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Also called the Square Chains.<br>
This activity teaches the child skip counting which is preparation for multiplication.  It also indirectly prepares the child to understand squaring numbers.
This activity teaches the child skip counting which is preparation for multiplication.  It also indirectly prepares the child to understand squaring numbers.
== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# step one
# Bring the chain to a mat.
# step two, etc.
#:[[File:5 Short Chain 1.JPG|290px]]
# Bring a square of the number to the mat.
#:[[File:5 Short Chain 2.JPG|290px]]
# Bring the labels and sort them into columns.
#:[[File:5 Short Chain 3.jpg|290px]]
# Fold the chain in a square.
#:[[File:5 Short Chain 5.JPG|290px]]
# Compare to the square to show that they are the same.
#: [[File:5 Short Chain 6.JPG|290px]] [[File:5 Short Chain 7.JPG|290px]]
# Stretch the chain back out. Count and label it.
#:[[File:5 Short Chain 8.JPG|290px]]
 
== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==


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== Material ==
== Material ==
===Make Your Own===
===Make Your Own===
===Where to Buy===
[[Category:Where to Buy]]
Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022
<div class="buyGrid">
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Short Chains Set
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=1630 Adena]
|$21.95
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Colored Bead Squares
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=985 Adena]
|$16.95
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/coloured-bead-square.html Affordable Montessori]
|$18.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Short Chains with Wall Rack
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/short-bead-chains-with-beechwood-wall-frame.html Affordable Montessori]
|$45.00
|-
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/short-chains-rack/ Thinkamajigs]
|$38.95
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Short Chains with Squares in Box
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=992 Adena]
|$44.95
|-
|[https://www.thinkamajigs.com/short-chains/ Thinkamajigs]
|$59.95
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Bead Chain of 100
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=1636 Adena]
|$3.96
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/bead-chain-of-100.html Affordable Montessori]
|$10.00
|-
|[https://www.adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=57 Adena]
|$3.96
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Wall Rack (No Bead Chains)
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=59 Adena]
|$13.99
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Short Chains Arrows
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/arrows-with-boxes-for-short-bead-chain.html Affordable Montessori]
|$19.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Short & Long Chains Arrows
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/arrows-for-complete-bead-material-with-boxes.html Affordable Montessori]
|$60.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Mat for Short Chains
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=1711 Adena]
|$11.92
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/100-chain-mat-100x22cm.html Affordable Montessori]
|$18.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Full Bead Cabinet
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://www.adenamontessori.com/ius/details.php?did=65 Adena]
|$539.95
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/bead-material-with-cabinet.html Affordable Montessori]
|$639.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Full Bead Set (No Cabinet)
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/bead-material-only.html Affordable Montessori]
|$389.00
|}
</div>
<div class="buyElement">
{| class="buytable sortable"
|-
!colspan="2"|Bead Cabinet (No Bead Chains)
|-
! Store !! Price
|-
|[https://affordmontessori.com/bead-material-cabinet-only-with-a-set-of-casters.html Affordable Montessori]
|$259.00
|}
</div>
</div>
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 29 January 2022

Short Chains
Math - Linear Counting
5 Short Chain 8.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age4.5 - 5
PrerequisitesTeens Board
Tens Board
Association of Beads and Cards
Hundred Board

Also called the Square Chains.
This activity teaches the child skip counting which is preparation for multiplication. It also indirectly prepares the child to understand squaring numbers.

Presentation

  1. Bring the chain to a mat.
    5 Short Chain 1.JPG
  2. Bring a square of the number to the mat.
    5 Short Chain 2.JPG
  3. Bring the labels and sort them into columns.
    5 Short Chain 3.jpg
  4. Fold the chain in a square.
    5 Short Chain 5.JPG
  5. Compare to the square to show that they are the same.
    5 Short Chain 6.JPG 5 Short Chain 7.JPG
  6. Stretch the chain back out. Count and label it.
    5 Short Chain 8.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

Variations and Extensions

Material

Make Your Own

Where to Buy

Prices and links checked: 23 January 2022

Short Chains Set
Store Price
Adena $21.95
Colored Bead Squares
Store Price
Adena $16.95
Affordable Montessori $18.00
Short Chains with Wall Rack
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $45.00
Thinkamajigs $38.95
Short Chains with Squares in Box
Store Price
Adena $44.95
Thinkamajigs $59.95
Bead Chain of 100
Store Price
Adena $3.96
Affordable Montessori $10.00
Adena $3.96
Wall Rack (No Bead Chains)
Store Price
Adena $13.99
Short Chains Arrows
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $19.00
Short & Long Chains Arrows
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $60.00
Mat for Short Chains
Store Price
Adena $11.92
Affordable Montessori $18.00
Full Bead Cabinet
Store Price
Adena $539.95
Affordable Montessori $639.00
Full Bead Set (No Cabinet)
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $389.00
Bead Cabinet (No Bead Chains)
Store Price
Affordable Montessori $259.00
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