{"title":"Wooden Abacus","description":"\u003cp\u003eReady for some add-ictive early learning? Jaques of London’s collection of wooden abacus toys is the perfect way to introduce the world of numbers, to calculus-curious minds. Crafted with visual stimulation and interactive tactility in mind, these marvels of mathematics serve as the ideal means to bring numerics to life, even for 21st century learners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, this may come as a surprise. The abacus was first introduced as an ancient calculating tool. Pre-dating written numerical languages, the abacus’ lineage remains one of great debate, with its exact origins remaining largely unknown to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, despite their great age, wooden abacus toys continue to prove a vital part of early learning to this day, with children around the world able to engage with the challenges it presents in many intuitive ways. Precision handling promotes sensory curiosity, whilst colour patterns encourage basic counting and organisation of groups. Better still, the tactile interaction available makes this the ideal Montessori toy for little learners of any age, whilst serving brilliantly as a sensory toy for children with autism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented with the typical touch of Jaques luxury, our wooden abacus toys are sure to inspire, teach and produce endless fun for the most inquisitive of future mathematicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"luxury-abacus","title":"Abacus for Kids - Wooden Counting Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eColourful, wooden abacus – Jaques of London’s wooden abacus is a fantastic learning toy for toddlers and little learners. It is beautifully designed with 10 rows of wooden beads. There are 10 beads in each row. The beads are solid wood and covered in non-toxic paint for safe play. The abacus features a free-standing design, it is solid and premium quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducational – This abacus is a fantastic Montessori toy. It allows your child to develop their counting skills in a fun and limitless way. Children can move the beads on each row, separating the beads to make specific numbers. The abacus can be used to teach addition, subtraction and the notion of grouping for multiplication and division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife skills – Our wooden abacus teaches a range of valuable and transferable skills. Kids can deepen their ability to recognise colours using the vibrant wooden beads. Using the abacus also helps to develop fine motor skills. Interestingly, our abacus can also be used to teach a basic understanding of money. For example, there are 100 beads in total on the abacus. The 100 beads total to £1. This means each individual bead is equivalent to a penny, five beads are 5p, a row of 10 beads is 10p and so on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our family to yours – Jaques of London have provided exceptional customer service for over 220 years. We take pride in the products we design and produce. Your abacus will come beautifully wrapped in signature Jaques of London packaging. Trusted supplier since 1795.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Let's Learn","offers":[{"title":"base","offer_id":21889824620633,"sku":"80527","price":18.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/0715\/9129\/files\/80527ShopifyResize.png?v=1684749877"},{"product_id":"lets-learn-activity-maze","title":"Maze Game for Kids - Sensory Toys for Toddlers","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn engaging bead maze for babies and toddlers. Our superb activity maze features a solid wooden frame and sturdy beads decorated with various friendly creatures. The tracks in our activity maze are robust and soft in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple educational benefits – this learning toy for babies and toddlers has multiple uses. Firstly, it promotes recognition of colour, shape, and insects. It also doubles as an abacus which aids the development of basic counting and numeracy skills. Children exercise their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while playing with this exciting activity maze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHours of fun – this bead maze is designed to keep little hands busy! This maze will stimulate your child’s senses and allow them opportunity for imaginative play. It is perfect for both independent and collaborative play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensory benefits - Children can develop their sense of touch , sound and sight with this learning toy. Children can feel the beads moving along the track, follow the movements with their eyes and hear the movement of the beads. Sensory Toys have multiple benefits for all children but are particularly beneficial for those with Autism, ADHD and other Special Educational Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality you can trust – Jaques of London have been creating premium toys and games for over 220 years. Customer satisfaction and happiness are at the very heart of our family run company. Your activity maze will come wrapped in signature Jaques of London packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions - 22cm x 15cm x 21.5cm. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Let's Learn","offers":[{"title":"base","offer_id":34747104198820,"sku":"90241","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/0715\/9129\/files\/ActivityMaze-shopify-90241-white.jpg?v=1790239562"},{"product_id":"alphabet-abacus","title":"Alphabet Abacus","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom A to Z and sun to snow, learning comes alive with our Alphabet Abacus, a classic Montessori toy designed for curious little learners. This beautifully crafted wooden abacus is an engaging alphabet toy that helps toddlers explore letters, animals, and the seasons through hands-on play. Ideal as one of the best Montessori toys for 1 year old children, this educational abacus encourages early literacy, fine motor skills, and independent learning. Featuring A–Z letters, charming animals, and seasonal illustrations, it’s a wonderful educational toy and toddler toy for everyday learning through play. 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