A simple guide to Soroban - the Japanese abacus method perfect for busy parents
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I bought a $15 Soroban after seeing others showing off theirs. My son used it for 2 weeks then went back to the app. Here's when you actually need one – and when you don't.
I wondered if my kids needed Japanese before starting soroban. After 18 months of learning, here's the definitive answer—plus what language skills actually matter for success.
I spent weeks panicking about learning Soroban before my daughter could start. Eight months later, I still can't use one—and she's thriving. Here's why your ignorance might actually be an advantage.
Master soroban division with this comprehensive guide. Learn when your child is ready, the step-by-step method, and how division builds on multiplication skills.
He doesn't know what a '5-complement' is. But the way he supports our daughter is more effective than I expected. Here's what he does differently.
Comprehensive guide to avoiding and fixing the most common soroban learning mistakes. Expert advice from a child psychologist mom on finger technique, practice habits, progression timing, and building lasting skills.
Master soroban addition with carrying using the 10-complement method. Step-by-step guide with visual examples, practice problems, and tips from a software engineer dad who taught his kids this elegant technique.
Complete guide to representing 2, 3, and 4-digit numbers on the soroban. Learn place value columns, reading large numbers, and building number sense with tips from an elementary school principal dad.