The Multiplication Bead Board is a Montessori math material designed to help children practice and internalize multiplication tables from 1 × 1 to 10 × 10. This hands-on tool makes multiplication more tangible and engaging, supporting children in building a solid foundation for understanding multiplication concepts.

Components

• Wooden Multiplication Board: A 30 × 30 × 1 cm board with 100 evenly spaced holes arranged in a 10 × 10 grid.

• 100 Red Beads: Small beads used for marking multiplication results on the board.

• 10 Cards (1-10): Numbered cards representing the multiplicand (rows) or multiplier (columns).

• 1 Red Disc: Used to indicate the number being multiplied during the activity.

• Wooden Box: A compact container for neatly storing the beads, cards, and disc.

Key Learning Objectives

1. Multiplication Practice: Reinforces understanding of multiplication tables from 1 × 1 to 10 × 10.

2. Number Relationships: Helps children visualize and understand the relationship between multiplicands, multipliers, and products.

3. Strengthens Memory: Encourages the memorization of multiplication facts through repeated, hands-on practice.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: Promotes logical thinking and systematic approaches to solving multiplication problems.

5. Independence in Learning: Allows children to work independently, with self-correction built into the activity.