Short Chains

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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