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Puzzle Fun    
Cookie Cutter Puzzles
Cut a square out of corrugated cardboard. Place two or three simple cookie cutters on the cardboard and trace around them. Using a craft knife, cut out the outlined shapes and discard. Give your child the piece of cardboard and the cookie cutters. Let your child place each cookie cutter in its matching space in the cardboard.
 
Puzzle Hunt

Select a simple puzzle with a few pieces. Hide the pieces around the room. Let your child hunt for the puzzle pieces before putting the puzzle together.
 
Puzzle Sort
Choose two simple puzzles for this activity, such as a puzzle with individual vehicle pieces and a puzzle with individual animal pieces. Mix up the puzzle pieces. Help your child sort the puzzle pieces before putting them into the appropriate puzzles.
 
My Own Puzzle

Enlarge and copy a photograph of your child. Glue the copy of the photograph to a sheet of heavy paper and cover with clear self-stick paper. Cut the photo into a few simple puzzle pieces. Let your child enjoy putting this personalized puzzle together.
 
Sandwich Puzzle

Make your child a whole sandwich and cut off the crusts. Cut the sandwich into two or three pieces. Place the pieces on a plate. Help your child put his or her Sandwich Puzzle together before eating it.