Matchstick puzzles make childcare exciting! A collection of ideas kids will love

Matchstick riddle

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Let’s keep an open mind and take on the challenge! Here’s an idea for a matchstick riddle.

First, use matchsticks to create a shape.

From there, move just one matchstick to make the number “1.” It’s a bit tricky, but it’s good to give children some time to think it through on their own.

If it still takes a while to solve, offering a hint might help foster motivation and perseverance.

Give it a try!

How to make three squares

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Let’s take our time and think it through! Here are some ideas for how to make three squares.

There may be children who have never seen or touched matchsticks.

This time, let’s try a puzzle-like activity using matchsticks.

How about thinking of ways to make three squares while keeping at it without giving up? It seems like it could be a wonderful time to further nurture children’s free and uninhibited creativity.

Be sure to try incorporating it into your activities.

Add three lines to make six squares.

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Let’s take on a tough challenge! Here’s an idea for how to make six squares by adding three sticks.

This is a difficult puzzle to try once you’ve gotten used to matchstick quizzes.

Starting from a hexagonal figure made with six matchsticks, add just three more matchsticks to create six squares! The key this time is to add only three without breaking apart the original hexagon.

It’s a tough one, but once you’re familiar with matchstick puzzles, you’ll start to grasp the way of thinking and approach.

In the video, a pen is used, but try it with matchsticks too!

How can I move the coin outside the square?

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Feel the satisfaction of getting it right! Here’s a clever idea for getting a coin out of a square: There’s a coin inside a square made from four matchsticks.

Move just one matchstick to get the coin out! You might think, “That’s impossible” or “That sounds hard,” but let’s approach it with an open mind and see the solution by moving the matchstick creatively.

Try it in a group or individually—choose the approach that best fits your child’s style.

Equilateral Triangle Challenge with Matchsticks

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Let’s try a quiz! Here’s an idea: making equilateral triangles with matchsticks.

All you need is six matchsticks.

Using the six matchsticks, try to make six equilateral triangles.

At first, it’s best for parents or teachers to simply watch without giving hints or help.

Since this quiz nurtures children’s creativity, please watch over them and enjoy the challenge together.

If they reach the correct solution, they’ll feel a real sense of accomplishment!

Can you solve it!? Matchstick quiz

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Can you solve them? Here are some ideas for matchstick puzzles.

When you think of a quiz, you might imagine listening to a question and giving an answer, but this time the quizzes involve thinking and answering using matchsticks.

When working on matchstick puzzles, it’s best to follow two rules: don’t bend the matchsticks, and use only the specified number of sticks.

They’re a great way to have fun with kids while learning about flashes of inspiration and different ways of thinking.

Let’s take out the trash from the dustpan.

Matchstick quiz: “Dustpan”

You’re free to tackle the problem however you like! Here’s an idea for getting the “trash” out of the dustpan.

Place obstacles representing trash inside a dustpan made from four matchsticks.

From that setup, move only two matchsticks to get the trash out of the dustpan.

The key point is that you must not move the trash itself.

Try moving the matchsticks multiple times until you find the correct solution! It’s a game that fosters children’s analytical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

The video shows elementary school students taking on the challenge, but older preschoolers could probably try it too.