Let’s get the Gum-Gum Fruit out with a single matchstick!

Let’s think carefully and give it a try! Here’s an idea for getting the Gum-Gum Fruit out using just one matchstick.

The puzzle starts with the Gum-Gum Fruit placed inside a square made of four matchsticks.

From there, move only one matchstick to get the Gum-Gum Fruit outside the square.

The key point is that you must not move the Gum-Gum Fruit itself.

It’s a fun, exciting matchstick puzzle you can enjoy.

If you don’t have matchsticks on hand, drawing it out and giving it a try is a good alternative.

Let’s bring the character into the house!

Inspiration is key! Here’s an idea for getting the character into the house.

If you don’t have matchsticks at school or at home, you can substitute thin magnets or pens.

In this activity, the idea is to move three matchsticks to get the character into the house.

Deciding which matchsticks to move and where to place them will likely nurture children’s thinking skills.

And when they solve the puzzle, it can boost their sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.

Let’s use our brains a lot at home!

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Recommended for spare moments at daycare or at home! Here are ideas to get kids using their brains a lot at home.

In the video, a pen is used, but you can try it with matchsticks too.

Through the experience of making numbers with matchsticks, you can convey the concept that moving the matchsticks can change the shape.

First, add two matchsticks to the number “2” made with matchsticks to make an “8.” It’s a wonderful idea that lets children build up “I did it!” moments.

Matchstick puzzles

Let’s work together as a team of two! Here’s an idea for a matchstick puzzle.

Starting from a shape that forms “99” with matchsticks, move only two sticks to make it “25.” While this is designed for pairs, if a child is familiar with matchstick puzzles, it can also be a fun solo challenge.

It’s fascinating how the numbers change just by moving a single matchstick.

This is a unique recreational activity that nurtures creativity and thinking skills.

Let’s try making it into four triangles!

Let’s try increasing the number of triangles! Here’s an idea for making four triangles.

Starting from a figure made of matchsticks arranged as two facing triangles, move three matchsticks to create a total of four triangles.

It might be a bit tricky to get started, so it could be helpful to take your time and try it together with a parent or teacher.

We hope you enjoy a wonderful time experiencing the fun of how the shape changes as you move the matchsticks.

Move one stick to make a square.

Can you find the correct answer? Here’s an idea for “Move one stick to make a square!” Starting from a triangle made with three matchsticks, you’re asked to move just one matchstick to create a perfect square.

Even though there are only three matchsticks, making a square is tough, isn’t it? It might be a puzzle that requires a spark of inspiration or a clever trick.

Children’s unique, free-thinking ideas might bring you closer to the solution! Give it a try in your spare time.

A quiz about crossing a bridge with six matchsticks

Let’s challenge ourselves and spark our imagination with illustrations! Here’s a quiz idea about crossing a river using six matchsticks.

You’ll need paper, an illustration or picture showing a river with crocodiles, and six matchsticks or substitutes.

The challenge is to build a bridge with six matchsticks that doesn’t touch the crocodiles.

You can use straws or pens as substitutes for matchsticks.

It’s great for kids to work in groups to think it through, but having individuals try it on their own also sounds fun.