Seasons Puzzle

Designed by Susan Severson

From the blowing winds of autumn, through the icy cold of winter, and the gentle breeze of spring...we arrive at summer, when the sun shines bright and the world is at peace. Use this four-square puzzle as a conversation starter when teaching students about the four seasons.

Key Concepts:

Games, Learning Centers, Sequencing

Grades:

Pre-K to 2

Curriculum:

Science, Seasonal

Machines:

• MARK IV
  Roller Die Cutting Machine

AccuCut® Dies:

• Tree #1 Small
• Tree-No Leaves Small
• Puzzle #6 Jumbo

Other Materials:

• Adhesive
• Cardboard
• Marker -- Black
• Construction Paper -- Various Colors

Tips:

Students can make their own puzzles, drawing a picture to illustrate one season on each puzzle section.

Instructions:

1. Mount Light Green construction paper to cardboard using glue or spray adhesive.
2. Cut puzzle from paper and cardboard.
3. Cut three Brown trees with no leaves.
4. Adhere trees to three puzzle parts, add punched leaves and blossoms where appropriate and label sections "Spring", "Fall" and "Winter."
5. Cut one Green and one Brown tree. Cut leaf section from Green tree and glue over Brown tree.
6. Adhere tree to fourth puzzle part and label it "Summer."
7. Outline puzzle with pen stitching.