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Popsicle stick picture puzzles

Draw a picture across a row of craft sticks, mix them up, and you've got a puzzle that fits in a pocket.

Popsicle stick picture puzzles
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 5 to 8
Time20 minutes
Cost$1 to $3
Low messDollar storeGifts

What you'll need

Materials

Tick them off as you find them.

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Line them up
    1

    Line them up

    Lay the sticks side by side. Tape across the back so they stay put.

  2. Step 2: Draw the picture
    2

    Draw the picture

    Draw one big picture across all the sticks. Bold shapes work best.

  3. Step 3: Color it
    3

    Color it

    Color the whole thing in.

  4. Step 4: Take off the tape
    4

    Take off the tape

    Peel off the tape and mix the sticks up.

  5. Step 5: Solve it
    5

    Solve it

    Hand it to someone and time how fast they fix it.

Edie's tip

Number the sticks lightly on the back. It helps little kids check their work.

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