Premium Montessori New Addition & Subtraction Snake Game Set – Black White, Gray Golden Bead Bars, Math Manipulatives for Addition, Subtraction, Mixed Operations Borrowing, Homeschool Kids 4-7

Montessori Addition & Subtraction Snake Game Set – Complete 4‑Box Material for Hands‑On Math 🌿 Where Addition Becomes a Snake, Subtraction Becomes a Journey The Snake Game is one of the most beloved activities in the Montessori math curriculum. Children build a long “snake” of colorful bead bars, then count, exchange, and subtract their way to the answer. This complete set includes everything needed for both the Addition Snake Game and the Subtraction Snake Game – four organized wooden boxes that house every bead bar required. What’s Included · Green Box – Colored bead bars (1‑9, multiple copies for addition) · Grey Box – Gray bead bars (1‑9, for subtraction) · Orange Box – Golden ten‑bars (for exchanging groups of ten) · White Box – Black & white bead bars (1‑9, for remainders and intermediate counting) · Solid Beechwood Storage Boxes – Each with compartmentalized interior to keep bars organized Why the Snake Game Works Addition Snake Game The child builds a snake using colored bead bars. Using a special notched counting card, they count beads from the left. Every time they reach ten beads, they exchange them for a golden ten‑bar. The remaining beads (less than ten) are represented by a black & white bead bar. At the end, the snake is transformed into golden ten‑bars and one black‑white bar – a concrete representation of addition with carrying. Subtraction Snake Game In the subtraction version, gray bead bars (subtraction) are introduced. When the child encounters a gray bar while counting, they switch to counting backward. If they run out of beads, they “borrow” from a golden ten‑bar by exchanging it for ten black‑white beads. This physical process makes borrowing and regrouping visible and understandable. How Children Work with This Set Stage 1 – Introduction to Colored Beads Familiarize the child with the colored bead bars (1‑9). Practice counting and naming each bar. Stage 2 – Addition Snake (No Subtraction) Build a snake using only colored bars. Use the counting card to count beads, exchanging every ten for a golden bar. Count the final result (golden bars ×10 + leftover beads). Stage 3 – Addition with Black & White Markers Introduce the black & white bars to mark remainders after exchanging the tens. Stage 4 – Subtraction Snake Add gray bars to the snake. Count forward, but when a gray bar appears, count backward by the bar’s value. Learn to borrow by exchanging a golden bar for ten black‑white beads. Stage 5 – Mixed Operations Combine colored and gray bars in any order, practicing complex equations like 8+5‑3+4‑2. Key Learning Outcomes · Master all addition combinations that make 10 (e.g., 3+7, 4+6, 5+5). · Understand subtraction as “taking away” and borrowing as exchanging. · Develop fluency with mixed operations and mental math. · Build concentration, order, and independence through structured play. Where This Set Belongs Montessori Homeschool – A core math material for ages 4‑7. The four boxes store neatly on a shelf, inviting daily exploration. Preschool & Kindergarten Classrooms – Essential for math shelves and small group lessons. Elementary Intervention – Trusted by tutors for children who need concrete support with addition, subtraction, and borrowing. Special Education & Therapy – The tactile, self‑correcting nature supports children with autism, ADHD, and dyscalculia. Gift Giving – A comprehensive, heirloom‑quality educational gift for birthdays, holidays, or the start of a homeschooling journey. “The child's mind is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” – Dr. Maria Montessori penepico – Authentic Montessori Materials, Crafted for Generations. --- Quick Start Guide What’s Included: 4 wooden boxes (green, grey, orange, white) containing all bead bars. Simple Steps for Addition Snake: 1. Build – Arrange colored bead bars end‑to‑end to form a “snake”. 2. Count – Use the counting card to count beads from the left. 3. Exchange – Every time you reach 10 beads, exchange them for a golden ten‑bar (from orange box). 4. Mark – Use black & white bars to show the remaining beads (less than 10). 5. Finish – Your snake is now golden bars + one black‑white bar. Count total (each gold = 10). Simple Steps for Subtraction Snake: 1. Build with gray bars – Add gray bars (subtraction) to the snake. 2. Count forward – Until you hit a gray bar. 3. Count backward – By the value of the gray bar (e.g., subtract 4 beads). 4. Borrow if needed – If you run out of beads, exchange a golden bar for ten black‑white beads. 5. Continue – Until the whole snake is processed. The remaining beads are the answer.

• 1. 🐍 Complete 4‑Box Snake Game Set – Master Addition & Subtraction Through Hands‑On Play – This comprehensive Montessori math material includes four wooden storage boxes: green box (colored bead bars 1-9 for addition), grey box (gray bead bars 1-9 for subtraction), orange box (golden ten‑bars for exchanging), and white box (black & white bead bars 1-9 for counting remainders). Also known as Addition Snake Game, Subtraction Snake Game, or Montessori Bead Snake Set. Children build a “snake” of beads, count to ten, exchange for golden bars, and subtract using gray bars .
• 2. 🖐️ “The senses, being the explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.” – Dr. Maria Montessori – Children physically build a snake of colored beads, count each bead, and exchange every ten beads for a golden ten‑bar. When a gray (subtraction) bead bar appears, they count backward, learning “taking away” concretely. The black & white bead bars mark remainders. This tactile process transforms addition, subtraction, and borrowing into an engaging, self‑correcting game that builds deep number sense.making abstract operations concrete and visible.
• 3. 🧠 What Kids Learn – Addition Facts, Subtraction & Regrouping – Through repeated play, children master all addition combinations that make ten. They discover that 4+6, 3+7, 5+5 all exchange for one golden bar. They learn to subtract by counting backward and “borrowing” when needed. The set supports mixed operations (e.g., 8+5-3+4), preparing children for mental arithmetic, word problems, and higher math.
• 4. 🏡 Premium Acrylic Beads & Copper Wire with Beechwood Boxes – Built to Last – Each bead bar is crafted from high‑quality acrylic beads (non‑toxic, color‑fast) strung on tarnish‑proof solid copper wire – permanently crimped. The four beechwood storage boxes keep all 100+ bead bars organized by type (colored, gray, golden, black‑white). Designed to withstand decades of classroom and homeschool use.
• 5. 🎁 Essential for Every Learning Environment – Homeschool & Classroom – A core Montessori math material for ages 4‑7. Perfect for homeschool curriculum, preschool classrooms, kindergarten math centers, and elementary intervention. Ideal for individual work, small group lessons (2‑3 children), and teacher‑led demonstrations. An exceptional birthday gift, Christmas present, or holiday surprise for children building addition and subtraction fluency.
• 6. 🤝 A Calming, Focused Activity for All Learners – Including Special Needs – The clear, repetitive, and self‑correcting nature of the snake game is ideal for children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing needs. The tactile feedback and color coding provide calming sensory input. The step‑by‑step process builds concentration, fine motor control, and a sense of accomplishment. Also suitable for occupational therapy and as a cognitive engagement tool for seniors in memory care.