Product Overview
The BOHS Montessori bead stair set is a hands-on math tool designed for children ages 3-6. It includes color-coded bead bars and a wooden tray with numbered slots. Use this material to teach counting, sequencing, and early math skills at home or in the classroom.
Safety Notice
- Supervision Required: Beads are small parts and may pose a choking hazard. Use BOHS bead stairs only under adult supervision.
Getting Started
Unpack and Check:
- Remove all pieces of your bead stair set from packaging.
- Confirm you have bead bars for each number (1-10).
Setup:
- Place the wooden tray on a table or flat surface.
- Arrange bead bars in numerical (and color) order.
How to Use
Counting
Invite your child to place bead bars in order, counting aloud.
Matching Numbers
Ask the child to find the bead bar that matches a given number or slot.
Sequencing
Mix up the bars and challenge your child to put them in order.
Exploring Addition
Combine two bead bars and count total beads together.
Fine Motor Skills
Encourage placing and removing bars to strengthen hand and finger muscles.
Tips and Maintenance
- Portable: The BOHS bead stair set is small and easy to carry for travel or outings.
- Cleaning: Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Keep dry.
- Storage: Store all bead bars in the tray to prevent loss.
- Note: Tray and bead bars are small—keep away from babies and toddlers.
Troubleshooting
- Color differences: Some sets may show slight color shade variations.
- Size: The tray measures about 4.3 x 7 inches; pieces are designed for small hands.
Recommendations
- Highly recommended by educators for young children's math learning.
- The BOHS Montessori bead stair is great for both home and classroom use.
Enjoy exploring math with your BOHS Montessori bead stair!
