Ideas for shared time

Path-building puzzles for children

Turn route pieces to connect a continuous path from its starting point to the finish. Explore how each tile changes the route.

In the path-building puzzle, route tiles can be turned to connect a continuous road from its start to its finish. Each turn changes how the road pieces join.

Look from start to finish

Find the start and destination, then look at the ends of the road pieces between them. A turn can connect one section to another or send the road in a different direction.

Turn a tile and check the connection

Rotate one route piece and see which roads now meet. Continue checking the connected path until it reaches the finish. You can describe the new direction after each turn.

Compare two kinds of route puzzles

In the pirate plank puzzle, pirates move toward their ship while you move or rotate one plank between positions. Here, the road is formed by connecting route tiles. Tracing follows a single visible line.