The Grimm's 20mm Beads offers a hands-on, sensory way for children to explore numbers, colours, and early math concepts. Each set includes 55 smooth wooden beads and 10 cotton strings, allowing children to thread, sort, and count as they discover patterns and quantities through touch and sight. Lovingly handcrafted in Germany from sustainably sourced maple wood, each bead is finished with a non-toxic water-based colour stain, highlighting Grimm’s signature rainbow palette. The beads’ tactile quality supports fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, and concentration, while the vibrant colors engage visual learning. By threading beads and laying out strings, children can visualize numbers, practice sequencing, and develop early arithmetic skills in a playful, open-ended way. Rooted in Waldorf-inspired educational philosophies, this toy emphasizes simplicity and imagination. There are no instructions, no “right” or “wrong” way to play - just opportunities for children to explore, experiment, and engage with numbers naturally. The included cloth bag makes storage simple and supports mindful care for the set. Perfect for independent play, small group learning, or as part of a larger counting and number exploration setup, Grimm’s 20mm Beads encourage curiosity, creativity, and a joyful approach to early math learning. Find everything you need to know about Grimm’s is in our full guide. Diameter 20mm | Materials: maple wood, non-toxic water based colour stain | Recommendation age: 3+ About Grimm's Grimm's toys are inspired by the principles of Waldorf Steiner and are designed with the intention of helping children discover and develop their own creativity through simplicity of shapes, leaving plenty of room for independent play and imagination. Inspired by the educational philosophies of Rudolf Steiner, Grimm's puzzles, building sets, and toys are about the rainbow, happy colors, creativity, and the imagination. There are no instructions, and you can do no wrong with a Grimm's toy. Just play, learn, and enjoy. Please note: as Grimm's uses non-lacquered wood, some paint transfer can occur during play. This is considered normal. Non-lacquered wood has a lovely texture - the rough texture of the stained wood is not only an important tactile sensory experience for children, but those rough surfaces makes it possible to build in many different ways, because the parts do not slide down so easily as the wood surface is still natural and not covered with a layer of bright enamel; however if you are concerned about paint transfer we suggest you purchase another item that is lacquered to be on the safe side. Product number: 10234 Warning! CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3yrs.
