Help your child learn Soroban, step by step
Interactive lessons, guided practice and printable arithmetic sheets for learning at home and in class.
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Discover Sorobany
Take a video tour of the site before starting your first lesson.
Sorobany in the classroom
Moments of discovery and shared learning, from the soroban on screen to the abacus in children’s hands.
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SOROBANY
A small step into Soroban
Move the beads and watch the number change. Try this short activity before starting your first lesson.
Try the first lesson freeTry a real Soroban
Make 3: move three lower beads up to the bar. Each counts as 1.
How It Works
Structured Learning Path
Our step-by-step curriculum ensures children master one concept before moving to the next. From bead recognition to complex carries.
Explore CurriculumPrintable Worksheets
Download addition and subtraction practice sheets once your child knows the basic operations.
Why Choose Soroban for Mental Math?
For Parents: Building Confidence & Focus
Beads let children see and move numbers. Start by representing a small number, then try a simple addition and check the answer together. Choose exercises that match the child’s current level and increase difficulty as the steps become familiar.
For Teachers: Explain Numbers with Beads
Use the abacus to explain ones, tens, and complements to five and ten. Ask students to explain each movement, then compare the result with a written calculation. The learning path and worksheets can support a short lesson and a review of common errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Soroban?
A Soroban is a Japanese abacus used for calculation. It helps children develop strong mental math, visualization, and concentration skills.
What age is appropriate for learning the Soroban?
Children as young as 5 or 6 years old can start learning the basics of the Soroban. Our interactive paths are designed for kids of all ages.
Is Sorobany free to use?
Yes, our interactive Soroban trainer and printable worksheets are completely free to use to help your child master mental math.