The children wrote the letters on the puzzle pieces and decorated them as they wanted. I then had them glue the pieces on white paper and sign their names. After laminating the puzzle, I used it as a permanent display in my classroom. It was at the front of the room where all students could see it at all times. I completed this project on the first one or two days of school.
Students work in groups of four.
They use a problem-solving plan and work together during class time as well as outside of class. The students showed all their plans and all their work for each mode of transportation so there would be no question about their answers. The groups had a little trouble getting started, and getting all parties involved was tough, but the final projects were quite good. It is important to try it and modify it as needed for your students. A former middle school language arts teacher and department chair, Miller has 20 years of middle school teaching experience.