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Puzzle-Thon

Time

  • 20 to 30 minutes at a time

Materials

  • 50- to 100-piece jigsaw puzzle

Directions

Work on a surface that is protected from traffic and where the project can be left undisturbed over several days.

Extensions

  • Invite others to participate and help out.
  • Celebrate with all participants when the puzzle is finished.
  • Designate a certain time of the day or day of the week to work on it together.
  • Add music and a healthy snack to enhance the experience.

More on: Activities for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Children

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Copyright © 2004 by Susan Kettmann. Excerpted from The 2,000 Best Games & Activities with permission of its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc.

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