Children can create their very own jigsaw puzzles using drawings, magazine pictures, or photos.
It’s a creative craft activity with a problem-solving twist. Once complete, they get the added satisfaction of putting the puzzle together themselves.
This is a great quiet-time activity that develops logic, fine motor skills and artistic expression all in one.
Materials
- Thick paper or card
- Pencils, pens, or crayons
- Optional: magazine cut-outs, printed photos, or glue
Tools
- Scissors (child-safe or with adult help)
- Glue stick (if using magazine cut-outs or printed images)
Steps
- Draw a picture on a piece of card, or glue a photo or magazine image onto it.
- Let any glue dry fully before cutting.
- Flip the card over and draw puzzle-shaped lines on the back.
- Carefully cut along the lines to create puzzle pieces.
- Mix up the pieces and try to put the puzzle back together!
Variations
- Number Puzzle: Add numbers or letters to each piece to practise sequences.
- Group Puzzle: Everyone in the family makes one puzzle to swap and solve.
- Nature Puzzle: Use a pressed leaf or flower photo as the puzzle image.
Why It’s Great
- Boosts Problem-Solving – Kids use logic and memory to solve what they made.
- Creative & Personalised – They get to design their own puzzle theme.
- Low-Cost Fun – Just card and scissors needed!
Safety Tips
- Supervise younger children while using scissors.
- Use child-safe scissors with rounded edges where needed.
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