20 Pieces Blank Puzzle

Children love puzzles, and they love them even more when the picture is their own. This 20 pieces blank puzzle activity lets children draw and color a picture, cut it into twenty pieces and put it back together. It mixes art, scissor practice and problem solving into one fun project that works in the classroom or at home.

The pack opens with a How to Use page that lists the materials, the prep and six simple steps. The puzzle page shows a large blank 4 by 5 puzzle with bold, solid cut lines and big round tabs that are easy for small hands to follow. Children draw a picture that fills the whole puzzle, color every part, write their name on the back and cut on the lines. Then they mix up the pieces and solve it, or give it to a friend or family member as a homemade gift.

What’s Included

• A How to Use page with materials, prep and simple steps
• One blank 20-piece puzzle page with bold cut lines
• Ideas to extend the activity

Why This Activity Helps Kids

First, cutting along curved lines builds the fine motor control children need for writing. Second, putting the pieces back together builds spatial thinking and problem solving, because children must study shapes, colors and edges. Third, drawing their own picture gives every child a creative voice, and a finished puzzle is something they are proud to share.

Ideas for Teachers and Parents

Use this preschool art activity during centers, on a rainy day, or as a quiet end-of-week project. Print the puzzle on cardstock so the pieces last longer. Let partners trade puzzles and solve each other’s pictures, or have children draw a scene from a favorite book. Store each finished 20 pieces blank puzzle activity in a zip-top bag with the child’s name so it can go home as a gift.

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