Activity Description: Youth create a simple puzzle by drawing a picture on cardboard and cutting it into pieces.
Items Needed:
- Cardboard
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Markers or crayons
- (Optional) Ruler
- (Optional) Stickers or decorations
Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 13–18 min):
- Cut a piece of cardboard into a shape. (3 min)
- Make a square or rectangle.
- (Optional) Use a ruler to make the edges straight.
- Draw a picture on the cardboard. (7 min)
- Cover the whole surface with a design.
- Add color and detail with markers or crayons.
- Cut the picture into puzzle pieces. (3 min)
- Cut the cardboard into smaller squares or rectangles.
- Try to make each piece about the same size.
- (Optional) Cut irregular shapes or puzzle‑style pieces for an extra challenge.
- (Optional) Solve the puzzle. (5 min)
- Mix up the pieces and put the picture back together.
Step-by-Step Tutorials:
- Alternative Instructions: Kids Art and Craft – Cardboard Puzzle Game
- Video: Rimal Apriyanto – Make Your Own Puzzle at Hoome Using Cardboard
- Alternative Instructions: Raising Alpha Kidz – Cardboard Puzzle Game
