Rubik's Cube Review and Giveaway

This giveaway is now over. The winner is Laura. Congrats!

Some toys just bring back great memories. Rubik’s Cube has to be one of those. Who doesn’t remember a Rubik’s Cube from when they were a kid? However, can you believe they are 30 years old this year?  (Man, I feel old!)

There is also a “You CAN Do The Rubik’s Cube” program that is designed to get youth engaged in math and science in a fun way.  I’ll be honest — I had no idea that a Rubik’s Cube can help teach colors, fractions, measurements, geometry, and algebra.  Here, I thought I was just having fun!  Rubik’s has even designed a solution guide and lesson plans to help engage youth in grades 3-12 and special education programs.  Besides the above skills, the Rubik’s Cube can be used as a memorization, sequencing, problem solving, and confidence building tool.  (Full disclosure:  Rubik’s Cube sent my daughter’s school a Rubik’s Cube Math Education Kit worth $150).  My favorite part?  It came with a solution guide (though I swear reading it was like looking at calculus.  My husband, the engineer, disagrees).

Since this brought up so many great memories (and I’m glad to see my kids will get some great memories too), I have arranged for one lucky winner to get their own Rubik’s Cube.  Here’s what you need to do:

Tell me who you would give this Rubik’s Cube to and why!  (Or would you keep it for yourself?)

Each of these gives you one additional entry:

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This contest will end August 31st at 11:59 pm CST! Good Luck!