Perform the Y-Perm Algorithm on Your Cube

What can we use if we don't have a 3x3 Rubik's Cube or can't use DIY.org to share our practice?

If you don't have a 3x3 Rubik's Cube, use a smartphone Rubik's Cube simulator app or an inexpensive 3x3 toy so you can still hold the cube with the white face on the bottom and green face facing you, and if DIY.org isn't available upload your photo and description to a family chat or email.

Why does the Y-Perm not seem to work when I follow the sequence, and how do I fix it?

If the Y‑Perm doesn't produce the expected corner and edge swaps, check that the corner to swap is in the upper-front-right position and that the cube is held with the white face down and green facing you, then redo the algorithm slowly one move at a time while saying each move out loud to catch mistakes.

How can I adapt this activity for different ages or skill levels?

For young kids, break the Y‑Perm move sequence into 2–3–move chunks and practice just one chunk at a time saying moves out loud, while older kids can speed up by doing the full sequence five times in a row and working on small finger flicks for dexterity.

What are simple ways to extend or personalize the exercise after I can do the Y-Perm three times smoothly?

To extend the activity, time yourself doing three smooth repetitions, rotate the U layer to place different corner pairs into the upper-front-right spot as instructed, try swapping cube stickers for personalization, and then share a photo and what you learned on DIY.org.