Learning Resources 10-Row Rekenrek Counting Frame
Learning Resources 10-Row Rekenrek Counting Frame
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Safety Score
74/100Development Score
75/100Materials
- plastic frame
- plastic beads
- metal wires
Material descriptions are as reported by the manufacturer or retailer. SafeNest has not independently verified them.
Choking Hazard Research
The beads are strung on fixed wires within a rigid frame, so they are not loose parts in normal use. The retailer labels this for ages 5 and older. SafeNest has not physically measured any component. Beads could become loose if a wire is bent or broken, so inspect the frame periodically and keep it away from children who still mouth objects.
Wording reflects publicly available product information. SafeNest has not physically measured or tested this product. Follow the current packaging, warnings and supervision guidance.
What we liked, and what we didn't
SafeNest's editorial opinion, based on publicly available product information. These are preferences and observations, not verified safety findings.
Pros
- Makes 5 and 10 visible as anchors instead of abstract counting
- Beads slide with enough resistance to stay where a child puts them
- Useful across several years of early maths, not a single grade
- No batteries, screens or sound
Cons
- Plastic frame feels less substantial than a wooden abacus
- Needs an adult to model the 5-and-10 grouping before it clicks
- Not a toy for open-ended play; it is a teaching tool
SafeNest editorial safety assessment: 74/100 — Medium evidence confidence.
The important claims are mostly manufacturer-reported and have not been independently verified.
SafeNest scores are editorial research tools based on publicly available information. Evidence confidence describes how well that information is supported. Neither is a certification, guarantee, endorsement or substitute for manufacturer instructions and official recall notices. Read the full methodology.
Evidence for each safety factor
- Material safety(30% of score)Manufacturer-reported
What the toy is made of, based on published materials information and warnings.
Not supported by documentation SafeNest could access, so this factor lowers the evidence confidence above.
- Choking risk(30% of score)Manufacturer-reported
Assessed from published dimensions, construction details, small-part warnings, and the manufacturer's age guidance. SafeNest does not perform physical small-parts testing.
Not supported by documentation SafeNest could access, so this factor lowers the evidence confidence above.
- Recall history(20% of score)Official government source
Based on checks against publicly available CPSC recall information, as of the recorded check date.
Is the Learning Resources 10-Row Rekenrek Counting Frame right for your child?
- Best for
- Makes 5 and 10 visible as anchors instead of abstract counting
- Not ideal for
- Plastic frame feels less substantial than a wooden abacus
- Manufacturer age guidance
- 5–10 years. Age suitability is the manufacturer's labelling, not a SafeNest determination.
- Main limitation
- Needs an adult to model the 5-and-10 grouping before it clicks
- Evidence confidence
- Medium alongside an editorial assessment of 74/100. A high editorial score with Low or Medium evidence confidence should be interpreted cautiously.
- Merchant options
- Amazon is the only merchant SafeNest links for this product. Check the merchant for current price and availability.
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