As a prelude to studies of Gift 5, Joanne admitted that she was struggling with the best way to approach studies of this larger Divided Cube.
Recognizing that Gift 5 is divided twice in both directions (horizonally and vertically), the larger cube has more parts and different forms!
She observed that we have multiples of 3 which will become more evident when doing "the math" of the knowledge forms.
The cube-shaped parts of the Third Gift are the same size as the cubes of Fifth Gift. Therefore the same relationships apply between the cubed parts of Gifts 3 and 5.
The issue at hand focused on how to best lead the study group: Follow the Kindergarten Guide or permit "free play" as a means to acquaint themselves with the shapes found in Gift 5 and among its parts.
Based on Joanne's accounts over the course of several more study sessions, the group performed admirably in grasping Froebel's lessons.