Does your child forget number sequences or struggle to remember number facts?

The Pegword Method turns numbers into rhyming images. Abacus trains the association skills needed.

Here’s the promise: You’ll learn how to make numbers unforgettable.

🧩 What is the Pegword Method?

It’s a mnemonic that associates numbers with rhyming words. These “pegs” become hooks to hang information on. Abacus strengthens the visualisation needed.

🎯 How to Use Pegwords

Step 1: Memorise pegwords for 1-10. Step 2: For a list of 5 items, create visual links between each item and the pegword image. Step 3: For times tables: 7×4=28. Imagine heaven (7) ringing a doorbell (4) at a gate (28). Practice: Start with 3 items, then increase. Abacus mental imagery makes this easier.

💡 A Parent’s Example

“My son struggled with 6×8. We used pegwords: sticks (6) and gate (8) hitting a fort (48). He never forgot it after that one image.”

You might wonder, “Does this work for spelling?” Yes — pegwords help remember letter sequences too.

❓ FAQ — Pegword Method