Which Piece is Missing?
Imagine a 4-piece picture of a rainbow. Three pieces are here. One is missing. Tap the piece you think should fit the empty spot.
Hint: Think about what you would see next to a rainbow.
What Is a Puzzle?
Puzzles are games where pieces or clues must be put together to make a whole picture, word, or pattern. When you try different spots, your brain is testing ideas.
Each kind of puzzle asks your brain to notice shapes, colors, or meanings.
How Puzzles Train Your Brain
When you try a puzzle, your brain is quietly practicing powerful skills that you also use in school.
Which Brain Skill?
You test two puzzle pieces. The first does not fit, so you calmly try another piece instead of quitting. Which skill are you using?
Turning Pieces in Your Mind
Good puzzlers can picture a piece turning in their head. This power is called spatial thinking and it also helps with math and science.
Tap the blue piece to spin it and imagine where it could fit.
What Is Spatial Thinking?
When you can imagine a puzzle piece turning and sliding before you move it, what skill is that?
What Did We Learn?
- Puzzles are games where pieces or ideas must fit together to make a whole.
- When you keep trying new spots, you practice patience and problem solving.
- Turning pieces in your mind builds spatial thinking, which supports math and science.
- Looking closely at colors, shapes, and edges helps you notice patterns everywhere.
Ready for the Puzzle Quiz?
You will answer a few questions about how puzzles help your brain. Choose the best answer for each question.
You need at least 80% correct to earn a fun certificate at the end.
Question 1
When you try different places for a puzzle piece until you find the right spot, what are you practicing most?
Question 2
Why do puzzles help with math later on?
Question 3
Which is the best way to start a big jigsaw puzzle?
Your Puzzle Power Score
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