Make a Cardboard Puzzle

Items Needed:

  • Cardboard
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Markers or crayons
  • Ruler
  • (Optional) Stickers or decorations

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 13–18 min):

  1. Cut a piece of cardboard into a square or rectangle. (3 min)
    • (Optional) Use a ruler to make the edges straight.
  2. Draw a picture or design across the whole surface. (7 min)
    • Use markers or crayons to add color and detail.
  3. Cut the cardboard into smaller squares or rectangles to make puzzle pieces. (3 min)
    • Try to make each piece about the same size.
  4. (Optional) Mix up the pieces and try to solve the puzzle by putting the picture back together. (5 min)