Name of teaching material
OMAKASE (jigsaw) Puzzle (a handmade puzzle with variable difficulty levels) self-made product
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Teaching material
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| Target |
A child in the second grade of the elementary division who: • had sufficient vocabulary to express himself and understand others and was able to communicate and enjoy using words • was able to read and understand picture books and short sentences • had difficulty writing (even by copying the text) and had little interest in constructive activities such as writing, drawing, playing with puzzles, and doing craftwork |
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| Disability category | mentally challenged autism |
| Teaching units / Applicable scenes | special activities activities for independent living other |
| Specific purposes |
To enable the child to: • understand the connection between puzzle pieces • imagine the whole image from each puzzle piece • complete the puzzle |
| Considerations for disability characteristics |
• The shape, number, and size of the puzzle pieces were changed to adjust the level of difficulty to suit the child. • The child’s favorite illustrations were selected to encourage the child to enjoy the puzzle. |
| Expected effects and results |
• The child was able to assemble a puzzle by himself. • The child will become interested in and enjoy other similar constructive activities such as doing other puzzles, drawing, and writing. |
| How to use |
1. Place puzzle pieces near the child with the illustrated sides facing up. 2. Place a puzzle frame in front of the child. 3. Urge the child to complete the puzzle. Note: Provide the following support, according to the child’s achievement levels: • The teacher fits some puzzle pieces into the frame in advance. • The teacher tells the child about the completed puzzle image and the location of each piece in the completed puzzle. • When the child seems to have trouble solving the puzzle, the teacher helps the child to complete the puzzle, thus giving the child the opportunity to learn and gain a sense of achievement. |
| Related teaching materials and information | • This puzzle can be used as an activity or game that can be played by multiple people. |
| Useful for other students |
- Informant Special Needs Education School for Children with Autism,University of Tsukuba
- Keywords Adjust level of difficulty, constructive activity, puzzle
- Created 2017-03-02 14:08:39
- Updated 2024-01-10 17:20:28