{"product_id":"melissa-doug-wooden-abacus-6073088","title":"Melissa \u0026 Doug Wooden Abacus (6073088)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelissa \u0026amp; Doug Wooden Abacus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen little learners are ready to start making sense of numbers, a hands-on approach can make all the difference. The Melissa \u0026amp; Doug Wooden Abacus turns early maths into something children can touch, move and explore—without screens, worksheets or complicated instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003e✓ Builds early numeracy skills – supports counting, addition, subtraction and other foundational maths concepts through hands-on play.  \u003cbr\u003e✓ Strengthens fine motor skills – sliding the beads helps children develop hand control, coordination and dexterity.  \u003cbr\u003e✓ Encourages visual learning – moving and grouping the beads gives children a concrete way to see numbers and quantities.  \u003cbr\u003e✓ Supports colour recognition – brightly coloured beads add an extra layer of playful learning.  \u003cbr\u003e✓ Made for independent play – the sturdy wooden frame and permanently attached beads make it easy for children to explore without loose pieces or messy setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: 1 wooden abacus with 100 colourful wooden beads and 8 extension activities  \u003cbr\u003eRecommended age: 3–8 years  \u003cbr\u003eProduct dimensions: 30.5 × 29.7 × 7.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Shop with Smoo's Toys?\u003cbr\u003e✓ Genuine, high-quality products  \u003cbr\u003e✓ Secure online checkout  \u003cbr\u003e✓ Fast nationwide delivery across South Africa  \u003cbr\u003e✓ Proudly South African small business\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melissa \u0026 Doug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50822291521570,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/5439\/1330\/files\/20_05fc2522-78bc-4c60-9a1f-c3ff389c6424.png?v=1790679453","url":"https:\/\/www.smoostoys.co.za\/products\/melissa-doug-wooden-abacus-6073088","provider":"Smoo's Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}