Unlock Your Child's Math Potential with Abacus Lessons!
Hey friends! Curious about the benefits of learning math with the Abacus method? Abacus learning improves focus, memory, and problem-solving skills while boosting your child’s confidence in math. Our program, designed for children ages 4-13, follows a step-by-step curriculum that makes it easy for kids to start learning abacus at any age.
And it’s not just for kids—teachers and parents can also learn how to effectively teach the abacus method. Teacher and parent training is available to ensure you can support your child’s/student’s learning journey.
Rainbow Maths Abacus worksheets are carefully crafted to help children master the abacus concept with ease, ensuring an enjoyable and smooth learning experience for everyone.
Message from your teacher
Welcome to Rainbow Maths Abacus! I’m Arita, founder of Rainbow Maths Abacus, with over four years of experience as an online tutor specializing in Abacus techniques and mental math. I studied Education and Training at Dublin City University and completed the Introduction to Children First course with Tusla.
I am Garda vetted for a safe teaching environment and a certified Microsoft Word Specialist. My background also includes working with children at a Family Center and teaching coding.
My lessons are full of excitement and energy, where we mix fun with a bit of hard work! On top of that, as an extra treat, we’ll learn some amazing math tricks that will make you feel like a math wizard. Plus, with Abacus, you’ll develop skills that will boost your confidence in numbers. Get ready to enjoy every moment while mastering new tricks and techniques along the way!
I am Garda vetted for a safe teaching environment and a certified Microsoft Word Specialist. My background also includes working with children at a Family Center and teaching coding.
My lessons are full of excitement and energy, where we mix fun with a bit of hard work! On top of that, as an extra treat, we’ll learn some amazing math tricks that will make you feel like a math wizard. Plus, with Abacus, you’ll develop skills that will boost your confidence in numbers. Get ready to enjoy every moment while mastering new tricks and techniques along the way!
Junior Level 0 (Age Group 5-8)?
- Learning Range: Numbers from 0-10.
- Concepts Covered: Basic addition and subtraction on the abacus and without it. Introduction to the concept of the tens place. Understanding odd and even numbers.
- Division: Basic division by 2, focusing on dividing 1, 2, and 3-digit even numbers.
- Additional Tools: Flashcards for reinforcement.
- Assessment Tools: Online mock tests to review and assess progress. Interactive Kahoot online games for engaging practice and review.
- Homework: Regular assignments to reinforce lessons and practice skills at home.
- Lesson Duration: One-on-one lessons are 30 minutes; group lessons are 40 minutes.
- Typical Coverage: Usually covered in 8 lessons, but we adapt to each student’s ability. Extra work may be added, or the workbook may be covered faster, depending on the child’s progress.
Watch the video to explore what’s inside the Abacus Junior Level 0 Workbook!
Junior Level Plus (Age Group 5-8)?
- Learning Range: Numbers from 0-100, focusing on understanding the tens and units places.
- Concepts Covered: Basic addition and subtraction on the abacus and without it. Continued practice of division by 2 and 3, halving numbers, and introducing basic fractions, including 1/2 and 1/3.
- Additional Tools: Flashcards for reinforcement.
- Assessment Tools: Online mock tests to review and assess progress. Interactive Kahoot online games for engaging practice and review.
- Homework: Regular assignments to reinforce lessons and practice skills at home.
- Lesson Duration: One-on-one lessons are 30 minutes; group lessons are 40-45 minutes.
- Typical Coverage: Usually covered in 8 lessons, but we adapt to each student’s ability. Extra work may be added, or the workbook may be covered faster, depending on the child’s progress.
Watch the video to explore what’s inside the Abacus Junior Level + Workbook!
Junior Experts Level (Age group 5-8)?
Learning Range: Numbers from 0-1000, with a focus on the hundreds place without regrouping, and an introduction to the thousands place.
Concepts Covered:
- Basic addition and subtraction on and off the abacus
- Continued practice of division by 2, 3, and 4
- Halving numbers
- Ongoing work with basic fractions (1/2, 1/3, and 1/4)
- Introduction to small friends formulas
- Preparing for Level 1 and focusing on improving speed
Additional Tools: Flashcards for reinforcement.
Assessment Tools: Online mock tests to track and review progress. Interactive Kahoot games for engaging and fun practice.
Homework: Regular assignments to reinforce lessons and practice skills at home.
Lesson Duration:
- One-on-one lessons: 30 minutes
- Group lessons: 40-45 minutes
Typical Coverage: Usually covered in 8 lessons, but the pace is adapted to each student’s ability. Extra work may be added, or lessons may be covered faster, depending on the child’s progress.
Watch the video to explore what’s inside the Abacus Junior Experts Workbook!
Junior Level 0 (Age Group 8-13)?
- Learning Range: Numbers from 0-100.
- Concepts Covered: Basic addition and subtraction on the abacus and without it. Introduction to divisibility tricks for 2 and 3. Multiplication shortcuts for the 11 times table. Simple division by 2, 3, 4, and 5, including working with 2- and 3-digit numbers.
- Square Numbers: Calculation of square numbers from 1 to 11.
- Fractions: Coverage of fractions like 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4.
- Math Shortcuts and Tricks: Rounding numbers to 10 on the abacus and other math shortcuts.
- Additional Tools: Flashcards for practice and reinforcement.
- Assessment Tools: Online mock tests to assess comprehension and monitor progress. Engaging Kahoot online games for interactive practice and review.
- Homework: Regular assignments to reinforce lessons and encourage practice at home.
- Lesson Duration: One-on-one lessons are 30 minutes; group lessons are 45-55 minutes.
Level 1 Small friends Easy & Median
Learning Range: Numbers from 0 to 1000.
Concepts Covered:
- Addition and Subtraction: Practiced on and off the abacus using formulas (+4, +3, +2, +1 and -4, -3, -2, -1).
- Multiplication and Division: Mastery of multiplication tables and division by 2, 3, 4, and 5. Introduction to Division and Reminders.
- Decimals: Simple addition and subtraction with decimal numbers.
- Square Numbers: Calculating square numbers from 1 to 15.
- Fractions: Introduction to fractions like 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4.
Additional Tools: Flashcards: For practice and reinforcement.
Assessment Tools:
- Online mock tests to track and review progress. Interactive Kahoot games for engaging and fun practice.
- Kahoot Games: Interactive online games for engaging practice and review.
- Homework: Regular assignments to reinforce lessons and encourage practice at home.
Lesson Duration:
- One-on-one lessons: 30 minutes.
- Group Lessons: 45-55 minutes.
Watch the video to explore what’s inside the Level 1 Small friends Easy & Median!
What will students learn in Booster/Revision Lesson (One to one, Any age)?
In our booster or revision lessons, we revisit specific topics that students want to improve, refresh, or forget. Whether it's division, multiplication, or any other Abacus technique, these lessons are ideal for students who wish to strengthen their understanding and enhance their skills.
Choose YourAbacus Package
Rainbow Maths offers both one-to-one and group lessons. While we don’t accept online payments directly for lessons, we ask you to complete an online form. After submitting the form, we will get in touch via your preferred method—either email or WhatsApp—to finalize lesson times and days. Once we’ve agreed on the schedule, payment can be arranged. Thank you!
