US Patent 7137819 Apparatus, system, and method for teaching sequencing principles

An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for teaching sequencing principles. An educational toy is provided with a plurality of panels that interlock with each other in a sequential pattern to form a multi-sided enclosure. A coded element may be represented on at least one of the panels. The coded element may be an element in a series forming a sequence to indicate the sequence pattern of the various panels. The sequence code or pattern to open the multi-sided enclosure is encrypted in the structural design of the various panels. Additional educational material may be represented on the various panels. In addition, an object containing educational material thereon may be included in the interior of the multi-sided enclosure.