Kids First Math: Lacing Beads Math Kit with Activity Cards + A set of 300 colorful plastic beads and 6 laces onto which the beads can be strung + Used to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, and pattern recognition + Also develops skills in eye-hand coordination, creativity, problem solving, and fine motor skills + Endless possibilities for open-ended creative play + Durable plastic for long-term use and easy cleaning + Includes 300 plastic beads in 3 shapes and 6 colors, 6 colored laces, 5 activity cards, plastic storage box

Ages 3 and up

Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one’s own hands, learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book, is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.