Educational Toy Lisciani Montessori Plus Touch Abacus 72453 — tactile counting aid

Lisciani Montessori Plus Touch Abacus 72453 is a tactile counting aid designed for early learning and Montessori-style activities. The abacus provides a hands-on way for children to practise counting, understand number relationships and develop fine motor coordination by moving beads along rods. Constructed with durable materials and a clear layout, this abacus supports sensory-based learning and simple arithmetic exercises for preschool and early primary learners.

Advantages

The abacus offers a tactile approach to number learning that reinforces counting through touch and movement, aiding kinaesthetic and sensory learners. Its simple, open design encourages independent exploration and repeated practice without screen time. The product is lightweight and robust for classroom and home use, enabling easy handling by small hands while withstanding frequent manipulation. The visible bead arrangement simplifies the visualization of quantities and basic operations.

Suitable for

• Preschool counting practice and number recognition
• Montessori-style sensory and mathematical activities
• Fine motor skill development and hand-eye coordination
• Introductory addition and subtraction exercises
• Classroom manipulatives and home learning support

Key specifications

• Type: tactile bead abacus for early education
• Primary use: counting practice, number recognition, sensory learning
• Materials: durable child-safe plastic and beads
• Design: open-frame with multiple bead rods for manual manipulation
• Age range: suitable for preschool and early primary children

How to use

Place the abacus on a stable surface and demonstrate basic bead movement to show how each bead represents a single unit. Encourage the child to slide beads one at a time while counting aloud to reinforce one-to-one correspondence. Use the abacus to model simple sums by grouping beads together and to demonstrate subtraction by moving beads away. Combine tactile exercises with verbal prompts and visual number cards to extend learning from counting to basic arithmetic and number recognition.

Usage recommendations

Regular short sessions work best: 5–15 minutes of focused activity helps build counting fluency without fatigue. Supervise young children during play to ensure safe use and to provide guidance on counting strategies. Integrate the abacus into mixed activities—story counting, object grouping and simple problem solving—to reinforce mathematical concepts in varied contexts.