Youth Activity Archive

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):

1. Cut a piece of cardboard into a shape. (3 min)
   • Make a square or rectangle.
   • (Optional) Use a ruler to make the edges straight.
2. Draw a picture on the cardboard. (7 min)
   • Cover the whole surface with a design.
   • Add color and detail with markers or crayons.
3. 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.
4. (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

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