Number Rod

The Montessori number rod is a wooden educational manipulative used in Montessori schools to teach children about the base 10 number system. It consists of a wooden rod with 10 numbered red beads on one side and 10 blank beads on the other side. The rod can be divided into 10 equal sections, each representing a decade. Children are encouraged to count the beads and manipulate the rod to explore numbers and learn how to count to 100. The Montessori number rod is used in conjunction with other Montessori materials, such as the Golden Beads, to teach children greater number concepts. The rod can also be used to teach addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. By manipulating the rod, children learn to recognize patterns and relationships between numbers. The Montessori number rod is an effective tool for teaching math and helping children develop a strong foundation in mathematics.