{"product_id":"bead-stairs-negative-stair-sets-choose-from-drop-downs-save","title":"Bead Stairs: Negative Stair Sets","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes One Wooden Dark Gray box\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand Lid\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtaining five sets of 1-9 Negative (light and dark gray) Bead Stairs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"74\"\u003eThe Negative Stair set includes 5 sets of bead bars, representing the numbers 1 through 9, neatly stored in a sturdy dark grey box. Bead bars 1 through 5 are all light grey, while the bars from 6 to 9 begin with five light grey beads followed by dark grey beads to complete the total. For example, the bead bar for 6 has 5 light grey beads and 1 dark grey bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"428\"\u003eThis intentional color grouping helps children easily recognize quantities by fives and then see the additional beads, supporting a key early math skill known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"602\" data-start=\"590\"\u003esubitizing\u003c\/em\u003e—the ability to instantly identify the number of objects in a small group without counting one by one. Subitizing strengthens number sense and supports children's ability to understand and work with numbers more fluently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eThis critical mathematical skill lays the foundation for strong number sense and helps children quickly associate number words with actual quantities. The clear, contrasting colors of the bead bars enhance visual perception and allow children to internalize numeric patterns naturally and intuitively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"972\"\u003ePerfect for Montessori classrooms, early childhood settings, or home learning environments, this set is an excellent hands-on tool for introducing basic arithmetic, fostering independence, and building confidence in early math learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"972\"\u003eDesigned for ages 3+ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"972\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/vX4ft88qnc4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about subitizing with this video.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamond Trust Company","offers":[{"title":"M6355 Five Sets of Negative Bead Stairs with Dark Gray Box","offer_id":39471778398402,"sku":"M6355","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0540\/8741\/8050\/files\/M6355.jpg?v=1785137392","url":"https:\/\/www.montessori-n-such.sbs\/products\/bead-stairs-negative-stair-sets-choose-from-drop-downs-save","provider":"Montessori-n-Such","version":"1.0","type":"link"}