Rekenrek - 20 Bead Bar

This isn’t just a bead bar. It’s a recycled, sturdy, brilliantly simple maths sidekick. Whether you're tackling number bonds, cracking the code of counting on, or just making "greater than" sound greater than ever, this rekenrek does the job—minus the plastic guilt.

Each bar features twenty beads (10 red, 10 white) arranged in groups of five, perfect for building early number sense and highlighting that all-important 5s and 10s structure. It’s sloped for stability, sits neatly on tables or trays, and is made from RE-Wood®—a clever material produced entirely from waste wood fibres. Stainless steel rods and fastenings add durability. The eco-credentials? Top notch. The learning potential? Even better.

From EYFS through to Key Stage One, this bead bar supports counting, comparison, adding and subtracting, doubling and halving—basically, it does everything except make the tea.

Why not pair with our Felt Ball Tens Frames - Pack of 5 or Outdoor Maths Frame Pack - Pack of 3?

Features

• Made from RE-Wood® – 100% recycled wood waste

• Includes 20 beads (10 red, 10 white)

• Sloped, stable design – 25 x 4.5 x 6cm

• Stainless steel rods and fixings

• Bead size: 1.3cm diameter

• Suitable from 3 years+

Benefits

• Builds number sense and visual grouping

• Highlights 5s and 10s structure for early calculation

• Supports comparisons (greater than, less than)

• Promotes understanding of addition, subtraction & doubling

• Links to ordinality, counting on and number relationships

• Ideal for EYFS, KS1 and Year 1 continuous provision