Name Puzzles

Students assemble personalized name puzzles made from pictures that have been cut into strips. Each strip contains one letter from the student's name and a portion of the picture. Students use the letters and picture clues to rebuild their puzzle, putting the letters of their name in the correct order. Once students are familiar with their own puzzle, they exchange puzzles with classmates and work together to identify, assemble, and read one another's names. 

• Observe students to determine when support or extension may be needed. 
• Support students in using both picture clues and letter knowledge to solve the puzzle. 
• Encourage students to name each letter and produce its corresponding sound as they assemble their puzzle. 

• Personalized name puzzles made from pictures cut into letter strips 
• Name cards or class list (optional) 
• Storage bags or envelopes for puzzle pieces