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Customer reviews of Abacus by Melissa & Doug
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Abacus has been reviewed 81 times with an average rating of 4.63
Good product but we will have to wait to use it again.
Posted 8/19/2008 by TAMEEKA
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This is a great product. I bought two for my 18 month old boy and girl twins who can count to ten and count backwards. I didn't realize the weight of the product. They keep dropping the toys and thank goodness the toys have only fallen on my feet. The edges at the base are too pointy for them. If you plan on buying this for younger children I suggest you sit them on your lap and help hold the toy while they play with it. I love this simple and engaging toy. Very well made. I thought it would have broken from the amount of times it has fallen.
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Kindergartener's Homework
Posted 4/22/2008 by Zaidee
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This is a great product. Simple, not much to break or batteries to change. My son is doing simple math in school. The pennies we were using just weren't enough. This is such a cool product that my second grader started fighting to get time on the abacus as well. She claimed she couldn't do her homework without it. She also claimed she couldn't concentrate because she kept thinking about how fun it was to work on it!
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Review of Abacus
Posted 9/3/2008 by Suzette
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Both of my boys ages 4 and 3 love this toy. It is well made and can withstand being knocked around. I have found my older child teaching his younger brother how to do addition and subtraction on the abacus.
It certainly captured attention
Posted 9/2/2008 by Kawthar Kotob-Ibrahim
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I bought this for my Nephew's 3rd birthday. When he opened it yesterday, he said "beads!". I said "No, this is an Abacus, you use it to count. Do you know how to count?" Then he said "Abacus!" and started counting the beads all randomly, but counting non the less.
He loves his Abacus. I am glad I bought it, it's a traditional piece that will never outgrow anyone.
Thank you!
very pleased
Posted 8/25/2008 by Lindsay Renegar
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This abacus is exactly what I had hoped it would be. It is very sturdy, and my son is enjoying learning to count on it.
wooden abacus
Posted 8/22/2008 by Janet Lynn Burbach
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i am very happy with my purchase.
Abacus
Posted 8/19/2008 by Lauren Kogan
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Its very good right now. Don't know how it will withstand the test of time, but it looks like quality product.
Great product
Posted 8/17/2008
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Love this product! Very well made! A great addition to our homeschool materials!
Abacus
Posted 8/6/2008 by Ricky L. Beltran
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The abacus is used by our 25 month old son, who loves colors & beads (which look like balls). For now, the toy is not used with much thought, but in time we will use it for a more "brain" challenge.
Abacus
Posted 7/7/2008 by Joanne Burt
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The abacus is well built, sturdy and colorful. My granddaughter loves math and was completing computations as well as using it to make designs. I think it is a good and different "toy" for this age group -- especially for those who already have an interest in math. My one year old granddaughter also found the moving beads fascinating and it is sturdy enough that she could play with it also.
They Love Their Abacus
Posted 6/9/2008
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The Abacus is just what we needed for the grandchildren. It is sturdy, colorful, and safe for the children. I even had their names printed on the front. Good wood.
Very Satisfied
Posted 2/27/2008 by Hallene K Brooks
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Excellent! A basic toy, a gourmet feast for the young mind...
High Quality Toy
Posted 2/21/2008 by Teresa Codona
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This abacus is beautifully made, and my grandson loves it.
Product review of Abacus
Posted 2/21/2008 by Ruth Baker
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It works real well. My daughter has enjoyed it.
My rating of Abacus
Posted 2/6/2008 by Colette Przekora
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My son has Asperger's, High Functioning Autism and Math is a subject that he struggles with. We have been using the Abacus as a tool during Math Homework and he is enjoying doing his homework it is not a struggle any more. He thinks it is a toy. My 3 yr old daughter loves it also.
I am happy I decided to purchase this item.
Review of Abacus
Posted 2/4/2008 by Gail Parker
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Sturdy. Attractive. The perfect size for a three to seven year old. An abacus is the first and best way to introduce a child to the concept of place value. Place value is the foundation of all basic numerical operations. Decimals and percents will remain mysteries if a child does not know place value! This toy should be marketed to all preschool and early childhood schools.
classic, well made
Posted 1/26/2008 by Lorin Shearburn
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This is a classic counting toy. The wood and bright colors makes it attractive to children. My daughter likes to slide the beads, even though she is not quite ready to learn counting (2 yr). I hope to use it for many years to come.
Product review of Abacus
Posted 1/17/2008 by Carrie Bell
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I have found this product to be very helpful in the teaching of counting numbers with my three year old daughter. Moving the brightly colored beads from one side to another is proving to be an excellent hands on tool. I will also be able to use the abacus when she starts adding and subtracting. Needless to say, I’m very happy with my purchase.
Review for Abacus
Posted 12/30/2007 by Kim Proffitt
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Nicely made. The kids love playing with it.
Review of Abacus
Posted 12/27/2007 by Ingrid T. Fernandez
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I am pleased with the child-friendly appearance and overall construction of the abacus. I gave the gift as a tool for inspiring a child to love mathematics. I feel the toy evokes this. Melissa and Doug toys are always high on my list for kids.
Melissa & Doug Abacus
Posted 12/26/2007
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Nice classic toy - great for color recognition, counting and patterning (a pre-reading skill)!
My rating of Abacus
Posted 12/10/2007 by Bonnie
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Melissa and Doug products never disappoint. My 4 year old daughter loves this, and it will be a great learning tool for several years.
My rating of Abacus
Posted 11/28/2007 by Michelle Hoffman
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I bought the abacus for my 4 year old son. He loved it immediately. It is really well constructed and sturdy, and it was just what we needed for homeschooling. Within minutes he was adding and subtracting. Even my 20 month old son loves to play with it and work on his colors and numbers. It was well worth the purchase and we're very happy with it.
My rating of Abacus
Posted 10/6/2007 by Annemarie Shojai
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Very well made and durable for those little hands that throw everything.
A Forever Toy
Posted 10/4/2007 by Cherie A.
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All our children think this is great! What a great visual demonstration of numbers as well as a way for them to think with their fingers!
Abacus
Posted 8/13/2007 by Rachel Urkowitz
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This is a very nice toy for counting and patterns. Our 7 year old friend had fun with it while our 16 month old enjoyed watching. Nice.
Abacus For Children 3-6
Posted 6/14/2007 by Erika
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The product fits it's description. It is a wood abacus that can be used to teach your child to basic math as well as practice counting. The directions include some basic games that you can play with your child when using the abacus. The quality and workmanship are great.
Great Item!
Posted 5/15/2007 by Lori Calabrese
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I have 2 year old triplets and they just love this toy!
Abacus
Posted 4/11/2007 by Rohitashwa Goenka
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Excellent toy. This way the child can learn counting easily.
Mellissa and Doug Abacus
Posted 4/7/2007
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I love Mellissa and Doug toys. They are always brightly colored and intelligently designed. I was a little disappointed in the colors of the abacus I received. I was hoping it would be in nice primary colors so that I could teach both colors and counting (reinforcing the counting with familiar colors). The beads are red and green and yellow (which are fine) and navy blue and pale yellow, which are quite dull. A brighter blue and orange would have been a lot nicer, and in line with the color scheme that this manufacturer usually has.
Abacus
Posted 3/30/2007 by Matthew Daniels
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The product is sturdy and it is used over and over by my kids. I recall using an Abacus in first grade. I wonder why they are not still in use in school. The Abacus helps children form the building blocks of good math skills.
Information about Abacus
Posted 2/28/2007 by Nicole
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It is very sturdy and nicely finished.
My rating of Abacus
Posted 2/7/2007 by Monica Solomon
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My daughter is in kindergarten so this product has been very helpful. She uses it to count multiples of 2, 5, 10 etc. I love it. The price can't be beat.
Abacus
Posted 12/28/2006 by Julia Clements
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This product has made my grandson like math!
Information about Abacus
Posted 11/6/2006 by Marina
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It is amazing how something that has been around for eons is still so very helpful to this day. I bought this for my 5 year old son while learning addition and subtraction. With the abacus he was able to do a lot of repetitive problems in less time and now has mastered addition and subtraction. I believe that this simple little tool has helped us progress to the next level in a fraction of the time. My 3 year old loves moving the beads from one end to the other and counting them - it has helped me start him on his way to loving math as well. I highly recommend it!
Abacus
Posted 10/31/2006 by Kimberly H.
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Easy to use. This abacus seems sturdy.
A rating of Abacus
Posted 10/25/2006 by Rebecca
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A great gift for all ages. I purchased this for my 21 month son to help him with his counting and fine motor skills (the beads). He is very much entertained by just playing with the colored beads. A basic, interactive "toy" without the typical loud noise that is familair to most toys afor this age group.
Abacus
Posted 10/7/2006 by Lisa
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My daughter who has just turned four is learning counting and numbers in school. This toy has been a wonderful supplement to what she is learning in school and should be relevant for many years to come. It is well-made and an appropriate size.
A rating of Abacus
Posted 9/30/2006 by Carolyn
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i have a first grade son who is always running out of fingers so this has been a great help. He is enjoying the abacus greatly. Thank you so much!
My rating of Abacus
Posted 9/21/2006 by Barry Lawrence
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The information enclosed with the Abacus has more emphasis on playing with the pretty "beads." There needs to be more emphasis on using an Abacus as an Abacus.
Abacus
Posted 8/15/2006 by Felicia Taylor
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I purchased this product for my two year old daughter, to help teach colors and numbers. I am very impressed with the quality of this product, it is very well made. My daughter has even dropped it a few times and it's still intact.
Abacus
Posted 5/3/2006 by Michelle Gibas
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Nice product, well made. I appreciate the instructions for different activities on the back label.
Daughter loves Counting!
Posted 3/20/2006 by Monica Lenners
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The Abacus is made of wood and is very sturdy and will last a lifetime. My 4 year old daughter likes to count and loves this learning toy. I believe it is a great visual tool for a child to use to learn how to count!
Abacus as a learning tool
Posted 3/9/2006 by Mehran Moshfeghi
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I bought the abacus to teach my 4 year old addition and subtraction. It is a good learning tool since it is graphic and it visualizes the concepts of addition and subtraction, as opposed to memorization. We have only had it a few days but I am already seeing results.
Review for Abacus
Posted 2/16/2006 by Chandee Corwin
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This is a high quality sturdy Abacus.
Abacus
Posted 1/17/2006 by Michael Reid
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Good toy once she's little older, nice design. No complaints. Ten out of ten.
Review of Abacus
Posted 12/28/2005 by Andrew Law
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An excellent toy.
Review of Abacus
Posted 11/18/2005 by Margo Lupo
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They are well constructed and I expect that they will bring years of learning to our 5 and 7 year olds. Great product, I am very happy with my purchase!
Abacus
Posted 11/8/2005 by BILLY NEWMAN
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We are using this in a homeschooling kindergarten class. Our 6 year old grandson loves to count the beads. We will keep using it in the years to come.
My rating of Abacus
Posted 10/31/2005 by Deborah
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The abacus is made of sturdy wood and is the right size for children's hands. I would definitely recommend this product to someone looking for different ways to work on counting with their child.
Great for lean manufacturing! Simple to use!
Posted 10/21/2005
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We bought these as we needed something quick for work. These work ideally as count boards in molding and painting, where they need to take number of totes completed.
Simple yet good
Posted 10/11/2005 by minette wong
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I like that this toy offered advice on how to play, such as asking the toddler to mimic your move in the row below.
Product review of Abacus
Posted 6/2/2005 by Kari Curran
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Noah really enjoys this item. He's still a little too young to truly begin counting, but he loves moving the beads from side to side. It's also a great tool to reinforce some color names.
High quality
Posted 2/24/2005 by Debbie Smith
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The abacus we orderd from you was very high quality. When I ordered the order page said that you only had 13 abacus available. I ordered 10. Is this the case or do you have more then 3 left.
Thank you for your quick shipment. Our children are enjoying using your product.
Thanks!
Debbie Smith
Good fundamental product
Posted 1/4/2005 by Ben T. Nordell
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I think it is important to instill a fundamental understand in counting for my children. The colorful beads enhance the interest they have in this toy. It is well built, and an all around nice toy for them.
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