No matter what era a child is born in, puzzles remain an evergreen cognitive game for kids. Just like feeding homemade food satisfies a mom’s heart, creating a handmade puzzle out of popsicle sticks brings the same joy. To feel that joy, let’s learn how to make a fun DIY popsicle stick puzzle for kids—especially for preschoolers. And do you know what’s special about this ice stick puzzle game? It can be made effortlessly using the free printable template provided.
So, download the template, get crafting, and feed your child’s curious mind with engaging, cognitive play!
Crafts Essentials
Before we jump into the crafting our own DIY Popsicle Stick Puzzle, let’s gather our supplies. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Free Printable: (Download the printable template provided below.)
- Scissors
- Popsicle Sticks
- Glue Stick
- Knife Cutter
Guide To Make DIY Popsicle Stick Puzzle Game
Step 1 : Download and Print
Start by downloading the DIY Popsicle Stick Puzzle free printable template by clicking the download button below. Once downloaded, print it out.
Step 2: Cut Out Puzzle Pictures
Carefully use scissors to cut out the cute animal pictures from the printed sheet.
Step 3: Arrange Popsicle Sticks
Take 6 Popsicle sticks and arrange them in a row to make popsicle sticks puzzle pieces.
Step 4: Glue Pictures To Popsicle Sticks
Apply glue to the backside of each cutout and paste them onto the arranged Popsicle sticks.
Step 5: Let the Glue Dry
Allow the glue to dry completely.
Step 6: Cut The Puzzle Pieces
Once dry, use a paper craft knife cutter to cut the stickers along the popsicle stick gaps into 6 puzzle pieces.
Your DIY Popsicle Stick Puzzle is now ready for play
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Play Tip For DIY Popsicle Stick Puzzle Game
Offer the puzzle to your child and guide them on how to arrange the pieces to recreate the animal images.
As they play, encourage them to learn the names of the animals depicted, fostering both creativity and cognitive development.
Pro Tip: Write Alphabets or Numbers on each piece to help with sorting and sequencing skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Enhances fine motor skills, Logical Reasoning through arranging, and manipulating Puzzle pieces.
- Stimulates cognitive development by encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking.
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FAQ
You can recycle the cardboard boxes and cut them into the shape of popsicle sticks and use it instead of it.
With Popsicle Sticks you can easily make shapes puzzles, diy picture puzzles, popsicle sticks activities that involves color grouping, sorting, counting and much more.
You can make popsicle sticks school projects like catapult, bridge, aeroplane and crafts like popsicle sticks house, animals and much more
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As we reach the end of our crafting journey, I hope this article has provided you with inspiration and guidance to create DIY Popscile Stick Puzzle to spend fun-filled playtime with your little ones. Crafting your own DIY Popsicle Stick Puzzle is not just about the end result—it’s about the laughter, learning, and love shared along the way.
Snap a photo of your child’s puzzle and tag us or mail us—we’d love to feature it!
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