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UNDERHÅLLA Abacus, multicolor

Price $ 12.99

How to get it

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

  • 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.

  • Recommended for children 3 years and older.This product bears the CE mark.

Measurements

Width: 15 "

Depth: 7 "

Height: 13 "

  • UNDERHÅLLAArticle Number605.066.76

    Width: 14 ¼ "

    Height: 1 ¼ "

    Length: 14 ½ "

    Weight: 2 lb 10 oz

    Package(s): 1

Reviews

Love itKymberlynLove it5
Kids counterDANIELAHelps kids learn to count from a younger age.5
UnderhallaJanetColorful and so helpful for young mathematicians5
ExcelenteSibelysExcelente5
great productMarielagreat product5
Well built Abacus for childrenRobertaThe grandkids enjoy it and I appreciate that the stand works both ways. No assembly required.5
GreT!LisaGreT!5
Sturdy and greatAngelaWe love this! My son is obsessed with colors and counting, however he isn’t gentle with his toys so this is perfect. Made from wood and metal. It’s fallen off the table and dropped from his hands and it took no visible damage. It’s his favorite toy currently!5
UnderhallaJanetGreat four colors, counting and math5
👍Tigran👍5
great teaching toolMJbought for my granddaughter/want her to have skills and knowledge other than only technological5
Good price but…CindyVery cute little abacus with reasonable price, however, I noticed there were some rust looking discoloration on several stainless steel rod, it’s rough to touch, as a result I feel the need to wash my baby’s hand after she touched it because I wasn’t sure if it’s really rust or not(I live in very dry area, and I see those rust spot as soon as I opened it, might need to be better about quality control4
A great Math helperRobinI love how it had 5 of one color and 5 of a similar/lighter color for each row. Perfect to use for grouping, numeration, subitizing, & other skills taught w/young children just learning numbers, counting, adding & subtracting.4
My daughter really liked it.JenifferMy daughter really liked it. Great quality.5
Educational toy Not for infantsJUDYEducational toy Not for infants4
Great qualityDAISYThe quality is well made. It does it’s job and for the price is reasonably decent. I love it.5
Classic toySylviaMy daughter loves this toy. It’s great for teaching math skills at an early age! It’s both functional and beautiful.5
Great fun productDorothyGood quality for a timeless product, in fun colors.5
My 3yr old loves it,TIKIAMy 3yr old loves it, it has helped him counting, improve. I would like it more if there was more space when yo separate the color group.5
My son looks it.SyreetaMy son looks it.5
UNDERHÅLLA Abacus, multicolor

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

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.”

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?

Function solution

To play is to learn for life

The educational toys in the UNDERHÅLLA series make learning a fun game. The abacus helps your child understand abstract mathematical concepts. The clock makes it simple to learn colors, numbers and telling time. The cards make learning the alphabet fun, and by building with colorful blocks, the connection between shapes and balance is easier to understand. All parts are adapted for children's hands, and thoroughly tested, so you can trust that they’re safe to use.