R is for Rekenrek

Reka-what? I'd never used one before and had never seen one before last year. 

Since my school is switching to Eureka Math instead of Go Math!, I found myself needing a rekenrek. Pinterest is always inspiring. 

Here's my version before any paint. It cost about $10 using coupons (of course!).  

I used:

12x12 unfinished wood frame from Michael's

2 packs of large hole beads from Hobby Lobby

1 pack of wooden dowels (.187 dia)

Hot glue

Easy peasy!