Puzzle Letter

[20 Minutes]

Does your child enjoy getting mail? Sending a letter that is also a puzzle is guaranteed to result in return mail.

You'll need:

• 8" x 10" piece of paper, cardboard, or file folder • markers or crayons • scissors • envelope

What to do:

1. Write a note to your child on the cardboard. Include a drawing if you like. Sign your name.
2. Cut the note into 8 to 10 pieces.
3. Put it into an envelope and mail it to your child. Your child will have to put the puzzle together in order to read your message.
4. Invite your child to send a mail puzzle to you or a friend.

Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.

• Do you like getting mail?
• Who would you like to send a letter to?

Useful information:

While you are having fun together, this activity provides experiences for developing skills related to reading and concepts of "parts and whole".