Escape Room Day / Jigsaw Race
Jigsaw Race
Teams race to finish identical jigsaw puzzles, working together to sort edges and colours.
How to run it
- Give each team the same jigsaw puzzle.
- Count down and start the race.
- Encourage teams to agree on strategies, such as edges first.
- Celebrate the finish and discuss which strategies worked.
You will need
- identical jigsaw puzzles
- timer
Make it easier or harderUse fewer pieces for younger teams; older teams can complete it face down using shapes only.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children cooperate and plan strategies to solve a problem.
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