Preschool Activity: Make a Puzzle

You and your little ones can make a customized puzzle using a favourite picture, cartoon character or own design.

First, choose your picture.  My son wanted a T-Rex colouring page.

Then, let them colour away! If they prefer or are older, start with a blank piece of paper and let them design their own picture.

Glue the coloured picture to a sturdy piece of construction paper or thick coloured cardboard.

Cut out puzzle pieces.  A typical 8 x 11 piece of paper will make 6 nice sized pieces.  Be as creative with the cutting as you like!

Voila! A puzzle to be assembled over and over again.

NOTE:  As a variation for Father’s Day, you can write a message on the piece of paper before colouring/cutting or print a picture of the kids with daddy and give daddy the broken puzzle for him to put together.