When we designed the cards in the UNDERHÅLLA series, we had to find the exact right size and style of the letters and numbers, so they are easy to understand and recognize, no matter age or where you live. When we asked Kristiina Kumpulainen for advice, she suggested adding cards with familiar symbols like houses and hearts. “That way, the cards also have a meaning for smaller children who don’t know the letters yet. Children are inventive, and it is good if things they play with are not too limited but can be used in different ways.”
UNDERHÅLLA Abacus, multicolor
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With the abacus, your child can independently and playfully explore patterns and colours or practice addition and subtraction. A great educational tool for both preschool and primary school children.
Article Number605.066.76
Product details
Helps your child learn abstract mathematical concepts in a simple and visual way.
10 rows with 10 beads on each row. To make it easier for your child to learn to count, the beads are also color-coded in groups of 5.
Develops fine motor skills and logical thinking.
Easy to use and simple to store since it can be folded up.
Each part is thoroughly tested, in order that you can trust that the abacus is safe to use.
Part of the UNDERHÅLLA series – educational and classic toys that help children learn the alphabet, the clock, counting and the connection between shapes and balance.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Awards and recognition
STEM authenticated
Materials and care
Material
- Wooden part(s):
- Solid beech, Clear acrylic lacquer
- Bead:
- Solid beech, Tinted clear acrylic lacquer, Clear acrylic lacquer
- Wire:
- Steel, Galvanized
- Plastic fitting:
- Polyamide
- Cord:
- 100 % polyester
Care
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
Recommended for children 3 years and older.This product bears the CE mark.
Measurements
- Width: 15 "
- Depth: 7 "
- Height: 13 "
Packaging
UNDERHÅLLA
Article Number605.066.76- Width: 14 ¼ "
- Height: 1 ¼ "
- Length: 14 ½ "
- Weight: 2 lb 12 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Best kid’s gift ever!!!PattiI have given this item several times for baby showers. It not only helps with learning colors & counting, but, motor skills, when they get a little older.
Excellent productFlaviaMy child loves it, and it’s aesthetically pleasing.
Love itYupayongI bought 2 already 😁👍💕
CountingKathrynNice. Easy to move around all one puece
Improvement on a ClassicAsiaFirst off, the color is fabulous for my little girl. But in terms of teaching a toddler math skills, I love the diversity of it. Not only does it group the traditional tens, and the sometimes seen groups of five. It also groups 20s. I can see this growing with her and being useful a long time. It's simple, sturdy, and beautiful. I would buy it again.
Abacus toyHeidiIt’s a nice little toy. Although we also use for homeschooling as well. I do wish it had a sturdier way of standing with more than just the string
Exactly as expected Anonymous reviewerFast delivery. Great product.
Easy Math day with the UnderhallaDonnaIkea's abacus has colors that are sure to draw the attention of young children to it. It is lightweight and relatively sturdy in its construction.
Love it Anonymous reviewerNot only does my kid like it. But it's pretty
Love itAbaMy son is just shy of 2 years old but he loves this toy. We use it as a way to practice his colors and he loves to count too. Very simple but I think we'll have this for a long time.
The bestSusanPerfect, exactly what I wanted
PerfectArellyI’m actually homeschooling a 5 year old, this has helped me to explain numbers to him so much colors are vibrant which keeps his attention there, and overall quality is great, in sure as a toy it’s great to but it’s just a different situation in which I got it
AwesomeBelenMy child love it
Love itKymberlynLove it
Kids counterDanielaHelps kids learn to count from a younger age.
UnderhallaJanetColorful and so helpful for young mathematicians
ExcelenteSibelysExcelente
great productMarielagreat product
Well built Abacus for childrenRobertaThe grandkids enjoy it and I appreciate that the stand works both ways. No assembly required.
GreT!LisaGreT!
Customer reviews
4.8Average rating
254Reviews
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Story
Playful learning
Playing is above all, fun, but the clever thing is that it is also an essential part of the child’s development. We created UNDERHÅLLA to stimulate playing and learning in a fun and inspiring way. The series has pedagogical wooden toys, cards with letters and numbers – things that can play an important part in a more and more digital world.
“Yes, it’s important that children have opportunities to play and learn with different toys and games, both traditional and digital ones. It means diversity and freedom for children,” Kristiina Kumpulainen explains. She is a Professor of Education and Scientific Director of the Playful Learning Center at the University of Helsinki. Her research focuses on children’s learning and how design affects their learning ability.
Cards for all ages
Play gives skills
Cards, abacus, clock and building blocks – all parts of the UNDERHÅLLA series are made to attract to play. ”We know from research that children play for the sake of it, but while playing, they practice social, emotional, and cognitive skills and regulate emotions. Voluntary play is a healthy and rich way for learning and well-being”, Kristiina says. And there is a special freedom with analogue games and toys. Children can play with them anywhere and anytime since no electricity or internet is needed. That’s pretty handy, isn’t it?
Material
What is solid wood?
Solid wood is one of our favorite materials and is part of our Scandinavian heritage. It is also a timeless material with many uses. Regardless of the tree species, it is durable, beautiful and renewable. We strive to use this raw material as smartly and efficiently as possible to avoid waste – and we also invest in facilities and logistics so that we can increase the use of recycled wood.