Christmas Jigsaws for Art Class

Posted by Jo Murphy Nov 5, 2007

The way that www.theKidspage.com presents free online Christmas jigsaws is especially helpful for teachers who want to send kids to the computer to do jigsaws as a reward after a task well done.

This allows the teacher stay with those students who are not yet finished and need extra attention.

Easy To Use - Self Direction

The jigsaws are set out so that students can

• access them without teacher assistance
• travel through challenging stages, levels of difficulty and complexity
• access hints about the shape of the pieces by clicking a link at the top of the jigsaw tray
• access a visual of the final picture in the same way (these flash up in the back ground)

Students can be self-directed without feeling stranded by a jigsaw that is too complex. Nor will they be bored by puzzles that are not challenging. For the younger children there is also the extra benefit of a great "Well Done!" that is played when the jigsaw is completed.

Class Interaction

If you have the time and would like to become involved in jigsawing as an activity with your Art Class, you can set challenges for the class such as

• use the computer clocks to time personal best efforts
• with the computer clock time students when they challenge each other
• become involved and try your skills with the class

Other Activities and Printable Goodies

The site offers a wide variety of jigsaws presented with a Christmas theme. They are visually appealing and highly colourful. TheKidspage.com site also has free printable activities and colouring pages that will serve as great boosters for the classroom during the PreChristmas, end of year teaching season.

Jigsaw for Other Times of Year

Jigsawing is beneficial for the students all year round so please add any jigsaw resources you have found to the discussion boards.