This is a number pull. I love it because it helps students to develop a strong number sense. It consists of two parallel rows of beads, ten on the top and ten on the bottom. Then students can show a number by pulling beads to the other side. The real fun begins when you challenge children to show a number greater than ten in two pulls. This can be done in different ways.
Here is twelve shown as two pulls of six.
This shows twelve done as one pull of ten and one pull of two.
You can challenge the students to try to see how many different ways they can make a number with two pulls. The kids really get a kick out of it, and it helps them to think about numbers in a more flexible way.
They are inexpensive and easy to make. I was able to buy everything that I needed from Hobby Lobby for a class set for under $15. You will need pipe cleaners, 5 X 8 inch foam sheets, beads in two colors, a hole puncher, and a ruler.
Punch two holes on the 5 inch side of the foam sheet. The hole should be about two inches from the corner.
Secure the pipe cleaners in the holes on one side.
String ten beads on each pipe cleaner using five beads of each color.
Push the ends of the pipe cleaners through the holes on the other side of the foam sheet. Bend the ends of the pipe cleaner to secure it.
Students can use these to gain fluency with addition and subtraction. It really helps them to understand place value as well.
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