Are you on the lookout for Tarsia Puzzles for Kids? Look no further! I have various math puzzles available that I’m going to tell you all about below. (There’s also editable tarsia puzzles and literacy tarsia puzzle options too, if you’d rather.)
If you’re tired of worksheets and want something that’s fun, hands-on, AND engaging – these are it! Keep reading to see the options for multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, adding and subtracting within 100, and adding and subtracting within 1000.
Ready to buy? You can see all the great hands-on puzzles for kids here.
Ready to buy? You can see all the great tarsia puzzles for kids here.
Why Tarsia Puzzles for Kids?
Valid question! There are a variety of reasons to use these tarsia puzzles for kids. Let’s get into them!
- Students will get extra practice on necessary skills. Worksheets get old! Use these hands-on activities instead.
- Students are ACTIVELY learning.
- If working in pairs, students get more cooperative learning.
- These puzzles encourage critical thinking and problem solving.
- Tarsia puzzles encourage concentration, focus, memory, and recall.
- Patience and perseverance will HAVE to be practiced!
- Students’ sense of accomplishment and self-confidence will SOAR when the tarsia puzzles are finished!
How Can These Puzzles Be Used?
There are a variety of uses for tarsia puzzles.
- Math centers, stations, or rotations
- Review
- Pre- or post-assessment
- Early or fast finishers
- Enrichment
- GATE (gifted and talented education) or Enrichment
- Worksheet alternatives
- Critical thinking skills
- Sub tubs – encourage the subs to help them
- Student, partner, or small group collaboration
- any time you want a fun, hands-on math craftivity!
Ready to buy? You can see all the great tarsia puzzles for kids here.
Let’s Learn More About These FUN Tarsia Puzzles!
Each of the puzzle comes in TWO options. You can print the fully finished puzzle and quickly cut on the lines. This is great for the teacher or volunteer who is going to prep an entire class set. OR you can print the “print and go” options and had them directly to the students.
Want a way to quickly differentiate for your students? Use the puzzle mats that are included. These are great for those who are new to tarsia puzzles for kids or the students who need a bit more support, even after a few uses.
Ready to buy? You can see all the great tarsia puzzles here.
Turn Tarsia Puzzles into Crafts!
Now for my FAVORITE part of these tarsia puzzles for kids – THE CRAFT OPTIONS!
Putting the puzzles together can be just the first step. Once done, you can ask students to create a fun craft. Below are options you can use ANY time of year, as well as options you can specifically use for various seasons and holidays. Please use these as a starting point and let your students create their own fun options as well!
Ready to buy? You can see all the great hands-on tarsia puzzles here.
My own children AND the kids in my classroom love these tarsia puzzles for kids. They’ve been a fun way to review math skills that I want memorized while also creating fun bulletin board and hallway displays. Last chance! You can see all the great tarsia puzzles for kids here.
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