Brain games and puzzles
Maze Maker
Design your own maze on squared paper with one true path and lots of dead ends, then swap with a friend.
Thinking sheet · Brain games and puzzles
Fold-Over Creature
Three players draw a head, a body and legs without seeing each other’s parts. Unfold for a surprise!
- Grades
- K–5
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Kids practice
- collaboration, imagination, surprise and humor
What kids do
“Draw your part, fold it over and pass it on. Don’t peek!”
- Player 1: the head (fold back when done, leave the neck lines showing)
- Player 2: the body
- Player 3: the legs and feet
How to run it
- Fold along the box edges so each part is hidden.
- Leave two little lines peeking over the fold so the next part joins up.
- Unfold together and name the creature.
Talk about it
- What is your creature called?
- What would it eat?
- Which part surprised you most?
Take it further
Write a short story about your creature.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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