Coloured Bead Stairs

The Coloured Bead Stairs is a foundational Montessori math material designed to help children build a concrete understanding of number quantities, place value, and early multiplication concepts. This set includes two beautifully crafted wooden boxes—one containing ten compartments with colour-coded bead bars from 1 to 9 (ten of each), and a second box containing forty-five golden bead bars of ten.

Children use the coloured bead bars to explore number sequencing, combinations, addition facts, and the structure of multiplication tables. The golden tens introduce the idea of grouping and place value in a tactile, visually engaging way. As children manipulate the bead bars to form number patterns and multiplication sets, they naturally internalize mathematical relationships through hands-on repetition—an essential part of the Montessori method.

The material is ideal for introducing multiplication using beads, reinforcing number recognition, and supporting children in moving from concrete operations to abstract mathematical thinking.

Key Benefits & Learning Outcomes

• Builds a concrete understanding of numbers 1–10 through colour-coded bead bars
• Introduces early multiplication using visual and tactile grouping
• Strengthens number sequencing, combinations, and addition facts
• Helps children understand place value concepts with golden tens
• Encourages self-correcting, hands-on exploration aligned with Montessori math
• Supports the transition from concrete materials to abstract math operations

Design & Material

• Material: High-quality wooden boxes and smooth, polished bead bars
• Beads: Colour-coded bead stairs (1–9) + golden bead bars of 10
• Craftsmanship: Hand-assembled brass-wired beads for durability
• Age Group: 4.5+ years