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Counting 1 to 4

Lesson 2 of 20

One

Push 1 earth bead up toward the beam

Tap to hear the number!

Each earth bead is worth 1. To show a number, push earth beads up toward the beam. 1 bead up = 1, 2 beads up = 2, and so on up to 4.

Try the Abacus! 🧮

.0001.001.01.1OTHThTThLTLCrTCr
0

Learn the Numbers 🔢

Set the Number! 🎯

Set this number on the abacus:

2
.0001.001.01.1OTHThTThLTLCrTCr
0
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Finger Tip!

Use your thumb to push earth beads UP and your index finger to pull them DOWN. This is the proper soroban technique used by champions!

Quiz Time! 📝

How do you show the number 3 on the abacus?

🎯 Learning Objectives

  • Set numbers 1 through 4 on the abacus
  • Read numbers shown on the abacus
  • Understand that each earth bead equals 1