The Bead String helps students develop number sense and recognize numbers in groups of 5 and 10. This tool supports early math skills in kindergarten and grades 1–2, and helps students build fluency with numbers through visual patterns.
How it works:
Drag the beads along the string to group or count them.
Click on a bead to display its number. Click again to hide the number.
Use the tool to practice counting, grouping, adding, or subtracting with your students.
Settings:
In the Settings menu, you can customize the bead string:
Beads: Choose between a straight string or a winding string (multiple rows).
Amount of beads: Select 10, 20, 50, or 100 beads.
Bead structure: Show beads in groups of 5 or groups of 10.
Colors: Pick the two bead colors you want to use.
💡Tip: Use the bead string to make number jumps visible. For example, slide over 5 red beads and 3 white beads to show that 5 + 3 = 8. This helps students quickly see number combinations and builds strong mental math skills.