No real discount right now — this is the same as, or below, the first price we recorded for it.
Counting sticks in a child's head faster when they can move something with their hands. An abacus does that, turning numbers into beads they can slide, group and count out loud rather than abstract figures on a page.It works for the earliest counting, then for addition and subtraction as they progress, which gives it a longer life than most learning toys. Children use it on their own once they understand the idea.The frame is sturdy enough to survive being carried about and knocked over, with beads that slide smoothly rather than sticking halfway along the rod. Nothing comes loose in normal use.A simple, proven learning toy that children genuinely enjoy using. Useful from toddler age upwards.Key Features• Turns counting into something hands on• Grows with the child from counting to sums• Smooth sliding beads that do not stick• Sturdy frame that survives being knocked over• Usable independently once understood Barcode: A231146