DIY Flexible Puzzles for any Theme

I'm standing here at my local neighborhood Staples copy center with my new friend Justin. He's extremely helpful and I appreciate all that he's doing! Today we're making large flexible puzzles since I can't find any that go with the theme for the next few week's plans.

Now I know you're thinking why would I be at staples making puzzles? but it's simple.

First, find an awesome black and white image you love and absolutely have to have as a puzzle for the kiddos.

Next, head on over to your Staples and have them printed in "Engineering Prints." They cost around $2 for an 18"x24" print. Next, have it laminated with the cheap, thin laminate that sticks to the page.

It's $2 per square foot and around $6 total for the entire puzzle.

After you have your printed and laminated puzzle, use a dry erase marker to draw out where you want your cuts to be.

Finally, cut on your dry erase lines to create your pieces and try it out! My munchkins love them! The benefit is that they're totally flexible and easy to wipe down with a bleach wipe. Sanitizing EVERYTHING is a huge part of the job to ensure healthy kiddos. (: Happy Puzzling!