Fine motor skills · Handwriting readiness · Visual perception
Popsicle-Stick Puzzle
Ages 4–9 25 minutes Easy |
Materials | | 1. Eight to ten popsicle sticks | | | 2. Clear tape | | | 3. Scissors | | | 4. Black marker | | | 5. Colorful markers |
Preparation: Arrange all materials on a clean work surface. How to Play | | 1. Place the sticks lengthways, side by side. | | | 2. Cut two strips of tape and secure the sticks across the top and bottom. | | | 3. Turn the sticks over and number them in order on one side. | | | 4. Turn them over again and draw one picture across all the sticks. | | | 5. Remove the tape. | | | 6. Mix the sticks and solve the puzzle. |
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Materials
Check off each material as you gather it · Select an item to enlarge it · 0/5
Preparation
Arrange all materials on a clean work surface.
How to Play
Check off each step as you go · Select an illustration to enlarge it or a word to highlight it · 0/6
Make It Easier
Provide a simple picture outline or help hold and tape the sticks.
Make It More Challenging
Rebuild the puzzle using either the picture or the number sequence.
Skills Practiced
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