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Beaded Number Line game

How to Play Beaded Number Line

Beads are grouped in colours, usually tens, so counts are easy to see. Slide beads to count, add and subtract.

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The Beaded Number Line is a string of coloured beads for counting and modelling operations.

What is Beaded Number Line?

Beads are grouped in colours, usually tens, so counts are easy to see. Slide beads to count, add and subtract.

How to play Beaded Number Line

Drag beads along the line.

Step by step

  1. Slide beads to the start.
  2. Count out a number.
  3. Slide more to add.
  4. Slide some back to subtract.
  5. Read the total.

Strategy tips to play better

  • Use the colour groups to count in tens.
  • Count on from the bigger number.
  • Jump to the nearest ten.

What kids learn

  • Counting
  • Addition and subtraction
  • Groups of ten

For parents and teachers

Great for ages 4 to 7.

Tips & Tricks

Beginner

Count to 20 by sliding beads.

Pro

Add two-digit numbers using tens.

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Educational Importance

Colour groups help children see tens and fives without counting every bead.

Practical Applications

Ways to use it:

Use CaseDescription
CountingSlide and count.
Making tenUse colour groups.
OperationsAdd and subtract.

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Beaded Number Line FAQ

What is a beaded number line?

A line of coloured beads used for counting.

Who is it for?

Ages 4 to 7.

Is it free?

Yes, it is free to use in the browser with no sign-up.

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