A House Is A Home Puzzle

Designed by Jane Fischer

The meaning of "home" is different for everyone. Ask students what's important in their homes. Family members, pets, adventures they've had, a special room or a quirky architectural feature? They'll love posting their thoughts on pieces of this house-shaped puzzle with their photos.

Key Concepts:

Learning Centers, Reading, Scrapbooking, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

K - 3

Curriculum:

Language Arts, Social Studies

Machines:

• MARK IV
  Roller Die Cutting Machine

AccuCut® Dies:

• Dog Lover Mini
• Puzzle
  House Jumbo

Other Materials:

• Marker -- Black
• Stickers
• Cardstock

Tips:

As a "get to know your classmates" activity, ask each student to design a puzzle and pass it to another child, who will assemble the puzzle and learn facts about the puzzle's maker.

Instructions:

1. Cut puzzle in various colors.
2. Cut child's photo into shape of top puzzle piece.
3. Write family member's names, pet names, feelings, etc., on other puzzle pieces.
4. Embellish some pieces with stickers or mini die cuts.
5. Outline puzzle pieces.