Puzzles are fun for all ages!

Puzzles enhance math, spacial relations, problem solving and social skills....to name a few.

MATHEMATICS
K2.K.1 Identify attributes used to sort objects.
K4.K.9 Sort and classify objects by color and shape.
3.PK.1 Compare objects by size to determine smaller and larger.
4.PK.2 Identify positions (in front, behind, next to, up, down, inside, outside, on top, ordinal positions).

We always have at least 3 levels. Easy, medium, hard. This meets and reinforces self confidence levels too. If a student is having an "off day" they can pick up an "easy" puzzle, work it with ease, and it re-fuels their subconscious tank of "I am good at...." "I am successful"...."I can do it"....which helps them socially and emotionally feel better, and may even have some left over to be used later when they get in a tough place again. Another reason why they need to hear our positive acknowledgements10 times more than our corrections.

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
1.PK.3 Re-engage in a task or activity after experiencing disappointment, frustration, or failure.
1.PK.2b Acknowledge actions and accomplishments verbally and nonverbally.
2.PK.3b Clean up or put away toys and material when finished.
4.PK.1d Demonstrate problem-solving skills (ask for help from an adult, talk about problems, talk about feelings relating to problems, and negotiate solutions.)
5.PK.1a Play independently.
5.PK.2b Take turns with teacher support.
6.PK.1a Attend to a task for at least 10 minutes.
6.PK.1d Demonstrate ability to delay gratification to complete a larger task.