Shapes & Scissors Puzzle

Why

Create your own puzzle in any shape you like. Fill it with colorful crayon-rubbing shapes that fit perfectly inside.


Steps

1. Cut your base. With Crayola® Scissors, cut a construction paper base for your puzzle. You could use a square and triangle for a house, or combine any shapes you wish! Use a Crayola Glue Stick to attach the pieces.

2. Decorate shapes. Remove the wrappers from some of your Crayola Washable Crayons. Place construction paper on top of textured objects such as bricks or a sink mat. Rub with the crayon sides to create a textured look. Color other paper with Crayola Washable Markers. Cut the colored papers into small pieces in different shapes.

3. Fill your puzzle. Place the pieces to fill your puzzle base. Try several different arrangements. Keep the loose pieces in an envelope if you want to put the puzzle together again. When you find a look you like, you can glue on the pieces like a mosaic. Add outlines and fill spaces with color if you wish.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Related Crafts

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Glue Sticks
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • textured items, such as sandpaper, screen, paper doilies, rubber sink mat

Where & When

"This puzzle provided younger kids with a lesson on shape recognition while older children worked on spatial and math skills."
Lynda P., family child care provider.

"What fun! My kids created skyscraper and clown puzzles and with their shapes and crayon rubbings."
Sarrell A., mom of 5- and 9-year-old.


Interesting Info

Mathematical equations are used to build many architectural structures, such as The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, which is the tallest monument in the U.S. National Park system. The arch reaches 630 feet (192 m) into the sky. In contrast, the Washington Monument is 550 feet (168 m) tall, the Statue of Liberty measures 305 feet (93 m), and the Eiffel Tower is 1063 feet (324 m) high.