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The ETA hand2mind 1-Inch Foam Color Cubes with Storage Tub set I've been using in my Homeschooling for my preschooler, second grader, and 4th grader. This set comes with no instructions but can be used in many ways such as color and pattern recognition and simple to more advanced math skills (subtraction, adding, multiplying, skip counting, etc) making it a great manipulative set to have in nearly any classroom.This set comes with 102 foam cubes in 6 colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple) and a storage container. The cubes arrived in a zip-top bag safely tucked inside the storage container. Now I do appreciate that a zip bag and storage bin is included. However, the bin is just okay. The lid doesn't have the tightest seal and if it takes a tumble or two to the ground I am more than certain it will break. I do intend on keeping the cubes in the box and always inside the zip bag. If the bin has dropped the container most likely will break, the lid will come off, and if not stored inside the zip bag the foam cubes would go flying everywhere.Since the cubes are made out of foam, they are very light-weight. In being so light, they can be knocked down if stacked or shifted if a table is bumped quite easily. That being said, I don't let my kids use these outdoors or in a very busy area to prevent any sort of frustrations. However, the foam style is nice for not clattering around and distracting others at work and that is something I can appreciate with a child that can often struggle with focus.Aside from specific led school activities, these are also are nice for free play. These are all uniform in size which is great for stacking! These are just solid cubes and don't link together or anything like that.I'm currently teaching my youngest colors so I appreciate most of the colors are in this set to practice with. She does great with hands-on activities as do my other children. My second grader activities have included grouping and for my 4th grader multiplication and fractions.The colors of the cubes are very vibrant and when becoming damp accidentally haven't seemed to bleed on the hands or surface played upon.The price isn't my favorite about this set. I could honestly with go the storage tub for a cheaper price for the cubes. I think at about half off of what these are currently selling for would be much better. I do think these would benefit most homes and classroom settings. Read more

The hand2mind 1-inch Foam cubes are literally light as a feather. The set was described as having a total of 102 foam cubes, divided in sets of 17 cubes in 6 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple and storage container.Cubes are often used as a visual image representing mathematical equations...up to and including multiplication and division. They are most commonly used with younger children learning basic math, like addition and subtraction.My granddaughter is a 1st grader and said they have similar blocks in her classroom. Unlike the classroom set, These cannot be connected and they are very unstable when stacked. She found this extremely frustrating, as part of the fun in using the cubes is to "build something."Note: I quickly discovered the cubes are like a magnet for cat and dog hair. Since we have both...I spent more than a minute picking those off. The next time we played with the cubes on the table. So make sure you have an area free of pet hair to play with these.This set includes a 13" clear, plastic container, which easily accommodates the 102 cubes with plenty of room left for another set. Be Aware- The lid does NOT securely lock into place. So they can be easily spilled.I am all for just about anything that helps a child learn. My granddaughter, as well as, 2 friends (all 6 year olds) found the cubes more frustrating than anything else.All things considered, I feel this set is over-priced (current list $19.99)for what you get and the quality thereof. I struggled with rating this product. I based my opinion on 3 things - it should be educationally helpful, fun to use, and a good value. This set failed on two out of three. For these reasons, I can not, in good conscience recommend others buy a product I would not buy myself.*The colors are visually inviting to younger children. I highly recommend these be available only during supervised play, because they are so light and small. Read more