Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to solve simple puzzles and improve your problem-solving skills.

Materials and Prep

• Various puzzles (jigsaw puzzles, shape puzzles, etc.)
• Clear workspace
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude!

Activities

• Puzzle Race: Set up a simple puzzle and challenge yourself to complete it as fast as you can. Time yourself and try to beat your own record!
• Puzzle Mix-Up: Mix up the pieces of different puzzles and try to sort them out to complete each puzzle correctly.
• Story Puzzles: Create a story using the completed puzzles. Each puzzle piece can represent a different part of your story!

Talking Points

• What is a puzzle?
  "A puzzle is like a fun game where we have to put different pieces together to create a picture or solve a problem."
• Why are puzzles important?
  "Puzzles help us think and use our brains to figure out solutions. They make our brains stronger!"
• How can we solve a puzzle?
  "We can start by looking at the picture on the puzzle box to see how it should look. Then we can find pieces that match and fit them together."
• What happens when we complete a puzzle?
  "When we finish a puzzle, we feel happy and proud of ourselves because we solved a tricky problem!"