Puzzles
� Puzzles can be purchased , handmade , or downloaded to be completed on a computer , tablet or smartphone .
� Create handmade puzzles by taking a picture from a magazine and cutting it into different shaped pieces . o You can paste the picture to paper before cutting it into pieces to make the puzzle pieces stiffer and easier to manage if needed . o Keep a second copy of the picture intact , or take a photograph of the picture on your smartphone .
Level 1
Notes : � Start with a small puzzle , maybe 10‐15 pieces . � Increase the number of puzzle pieces as the person progresses . o Examples : 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 , 250 and above 500 pieces . � Puzzles can be put together by the person alone or by taking turns placing pieces of the puzzle in place as a 1‐on‐1 activity or group / family activity . � Work with the person on strategies . o Examples : Separating out all border pieces , pieces of similar color , oddly shaped pieces , etc .
� Use the picture of the finished puzzle as a guide to adding puzzle pieces . Tasks :
� Complete the puzzle .
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