Popsicle Stick Puzzles

By Monica Painter

Popsicle stick puzzles provide an opportunity for parents and preschoolers to make puzzles out of popsicle sticks. This project uses simple materials, namely, popsicle sticks, markers, and tape. Preschoolers develop critical thinking skills, fine motor skills, and long term memory.

What You Will Need

Five popsicle sticks per one puzzle
Tape
Permanent markers

How To Make It

Tape five popsicle sticks together. Put tape on backside only

Draw a picture on the front of the popsicle sticks after they have been taped together

Show preschoolers the picture

Take the tape off the back of the popsicle sticks

Mix up the popsicle sticks

Preschooler puts the picture back together

Make it More Challenging

Hide the popsicle sticks around the room. Preschooler must find the sticks in the room, then put the picture together!

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