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Pocket Abacus

A very simple DIY abacus that you can keep in your pocket or backpack for the school year.

Aired 08/16/2015 | Rating NR

Crafts for Kids

Pocket Abacus

Season 1 Episode 116 | 3m 29s

A very simple DIY abacus that you can keep in your pocket or backpack for the school year.

The abacus is an ancient counting tool, in use since 2700 B.C and still used today by merchants in parts of the world. Here's how to make a simple DIY abacus that you can keep in your pocket or backpack this school year. For the full craft, click here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/pocket-abacus-kids/

Aired 08/16/2015 | Rating NR

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Crafts for Kids

Pocket Abacus

Season 1 Episode 116 | 3m 29s

The abacus is an ancient counting tool, in use since 2700 B.C and still used today by merchants in parts of the world. Here's how to make a simple DIY abacus that you can keep in your pocket or backpack this school year. For the full craft, click here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/pocket-abacus-kids/

Aired 08/16/2015 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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