FREE Halloween Character: 2-Piece Puzzles Activity | EYFS Printables

FREE Early Years: Halloween Character 2-Piece Puzzles Game Activity Pack

Get ready for some spooky fun with our wonderful FREE Halloween Character: 2-Piece Puzzles Activity! This engaging printable resource is perfect for EYFS children, providing a fantastic activity to develop problem-solving, observational skills, and early vocabulary through a charming Halloween theme.

Ideal for Preschool, Nursery, School, or for Parents and Childminders at home, this puzzle pack is specifically designed for our youngest learners to help them begin to spot similarities and differences, recognise colours and patterns, and solve simple problems.

This fantastic FREE pack features:

• A set of 6 Halloween character puzzles, each with 2 parts.

• Designed for early learners: The simple two-piece design is perfect for children who are just beginning to tackle puzzles, building their confidence and logical reasoning skills.

• A variety of friendly characters: The puzzles feature iconic Halloween characters, including a wizard, witch, werewolf, skeleton, pumpkin, and mummy.

(Note: Please use your own discretion and knowledge of your children to ensure appropriateness of each activity suggested on this page and safety concerning any materials given and activity undertaken.)

• 💡 How to use this resource in your classroom/setting

  Our FREE Halloween Character: 2-Piece Puzzles Activity is incredibly versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways across various early years environments:

  • Focused Activity:

    • Print and laminate the puzzles for durability. Cut them out and mix them up on a tray or table.

    • Encourage children to find the matching pieces. You can ask questions like, "Can you find the two pieces that make the witch?", "What colours can you see on the pumpkin?", or "Do these two pieces look the same?". This helps them to spot similarities and differences and recognise colours and patterns.

  • Problem-Solving Practice: Puzzles are a fantastic tool for developing early problem-solving skills. Children need to think logically about how the pieces fit together and what the completed image will look like.

  • Halloween Vocabulary Learning: As children complete each puzzle, you can use the opportunity to introduce or reinforce the name of the Halloween character.

  • Child-Led Invitation to Play: Leave the puzzles out in a continuous provision area. Children may naturally be drawn to the activity and begin to solve the puzzles independently or collaboratively with their peers, promoting teamwork and communication.

  • Fine Motor Development: The act of picking up and manipulating the puzzle pieces strengthens hand muscles and improves hand-eye coordination.

• 🎯 Learning objectives covered - 🐣 EYFS Framework

  This engaging activity supports key developmental areas within the EYFS framework:

  • Mathematics (Shape, Space and Measure): Children learn to match and manipulate shapes, and solve problems involving spatial reasoning.

  • Communication and Language (Speaking; Listening, Attention & Understanding): Children listen to instructions, engage in discussions about the pictures, and use new vocabulary.

  • Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills): The act of picking up and manipulating the puzzle pieces strengthens hand muscles and improves hand-eye coordination.

  • Expressive Arts and Design: Children explore and appreciate the visual patterns and colours in the puzzles.

  • Understanding the World (People, Culture & Communities): Children learn about the traditions and characters of Halloween.

Download our FREE Halloween Character: 2-Piece Puzzles Activity today and add a delightful, educational, and fun touch to your learning as you celebrate the spooky season!

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