Melissa and Doug Abacus Children can hone their math skills with the Melissa & Dough Abacus . This educational aid has a durable counting frame with 100 beads arranged in 10 different strings. Made from wood, the colorful wooden beads on this abacus slide smoothly on its styled, high-quality frame for high-quality learning. Why You’ll Love It: Counting is made easier and more fun with this set of colorful beads. Age: 3 years and up Features Improves math skills Teaches pattern formation Aids color recognition Durable and safe Beads are painted with non-toxic colors Weight: 1.76 lb Recommended Age: 3 - 5 years