Shipping for this item will be after January 5th. This is a set of Shichida method educational materials. Educational toys that cultivate calculation skills and right-brain abilities. Includes a hundred-bead abacus, flashcards, dot prints, etc. Although they are old, they are excellent educational materials. The templates are large and sturdy. They are easy to see due to their size, and the rich color variations seem to be very beneficial for the brain. While the educational materials themselves have no major damage for their age, there is some soiling and fading on the boxes, some stains on the instructions (how to use the hundred-bead abacus), tape on the abacus frame and templates, etc. Please be aware of this before purchasing. A cassette tape is included, but I haven't listened to it, so I don't know what it's like. ● Develops the ability to instantly recognize the number of objects at a glance ("subitizing"). ● By interacting with numbers frequently, it builds the foundation of arithmetic necessary before entering school. I am not offering discounts m(_ _)m Thank you for viewing. #ShichidaMethod #Shichida #Dots #DotsSet #Flashcards Please leave a comment to confirm your understanding before purchasing, just in case.