Riddle Me This! Celebrate National Puzzle Day

A Teasing Riddle
by
Augustus Leopold Egg, 1816-1863

January 29, 2016 is National Puzzle Day.

“The first jigsaw puzzle was created around 1760, when John Spilsbury, a British engraver and mapmaker, mounted a map on a sheet of wood that he then sawed around each individual country. Spilsbury used the product to aid in teaching geography.

After catching on with the wider public, this remained the primary use of jigsaw puzzles until about 1820. By the early 20th century, magazines and newspapers found that they could increase their daily subscriptions by publishing puzzle contests. ”
From www.cute-calendar.com

• Jigsaw puzzles use both sides of the brain.
• Puzzles improves memory, cognitive function and problem solving skills.
• Word searches and crossword puzzles increase vocabulary and language skills. 
• Sudoku, exercises the brain by testing memory and logical thinking, and can improve number skills. Information found at: http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-puzzle-day-january-29/

STORIES

Some riddle stories to keep them guessing.

A Bride for Khan Turali – Azerbaijan
http://tinyurl.com/cwvgm99

The Clever Wife – China
http://tinyurl.com/d7d8clp 

The Enchanted Princess – Russia
http://tinyurl.com/ot2pkwg

Outwitting the Chimp – Congo
http://tinyurl.com/ors3eh3

The Pumpkin in the Jar – Philippines

http://tinyurl.com/na4b57o

The Riddle – Grimm
http://tinyurl.com/lq2mav4

The Riddle – Romania

http://tinyurl.com/no3t5ez

RIDDLES

Looking for some riddles to share between your tales? Here are 40 riddles, and most importantly, the answers!

Think.com – Forty Traditional Riddles

http://thinks.com/riddles/a1-riddles.htm

ACTIVITIES AND CRAFTS

Highlights - Five Ways to Celebrate National Puzzle Day

https://www2.highlights.com/activities_for_parents_and_kids/high-five/5-ways-celebrate-national-puzzle-day-0

Melissa and Doug – 5 Clever Ways to Celebrate National Puzzle Day

http://blog.melissaanddoug.com/2014/01/29/5-clever-ways-to-celebrate-national-puzzle-day/

DLTK-Kids – Printable Jigsaw Puzzles – Make your own puzzle; many themes to keep the children guessing!

http://www.dltk-kids.com/type/printable_jigsaw_puzzles.htm

Puzzlemaker.com – Make your own word searches, mazes and more.

http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=355277&CFTOKEN=12766806

Puzzles Pieces: Arts and Crafts

http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/puzzlespiecesartscraftsideaskids.html

RECIPE

Easy Microwave Egg Puzzle – Bring the puzzle fun to the dinner table!

http://lajollamom.com/kids-recipe-easy-microwave-egg-puzzle/

Karen Chace 2016 ©

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