A great learning tool both at home and in the classroom, the Rainbow Bead Abacus from Hape provides children a simple way to practice counting and colors while having fun. This best-selling abacus features ten rows of ten brightly painted beads in five different colors, using entertainment to help teach the concepts of addition, subtraction, and more. Encourages the development of coordination, color recognition, and basic mathematical abilities as kids slide the beads from one side to the other counting as they go. Made from wood sourced from environmentally sustainable forests. Durable child-safe paint finish and solid wood construction make this a toy your child will love for years to come. Hape's toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help nurture and develop their natural abilities. For ages 3 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for children under 3yrs.