People who have seen Ms Phyilly Wong's self-made abacuses would not have imagined that the materials she used could be transformed into such creative and attractive educational 'toys'. Each creation is unique in its characteristics and design. There are now about 500 of these unusual creation and collections in her museam. How many would have thought of using toy dinosaurs and rhinoceros horns in the making of abacus.

To add a dimension of fun in the lessons, some of these abacuses were 'showcased' during the lessons. These 'visual treats' never fail to excite and fascinate the children. They simply could not resist the opportunity to touch and work their little fingers on these creations. Ms Wong has certainly injected lots of fun and enthusiasm in the children's learning of abacus.

The most challenging feat for her had to be the creation of the world's longest abacus which was recognized by The Guinness Book of Records in 1999. The event was well attended by members of public, representatives from different media, and the excited children who took up the challenge of working on the abacus all at the same time and producing their answers on the spot.

Soroban Education Centre and Ms Wong's self-made abacuses which have become collecter's items have drawn much attention from the media, and abacus bodies world-wide. These successes were featured in local newspapers, magazines and various TV programmes such as ... ...

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