Exploring the Thrill of Puzzle Solving: Unleash Creativity
Starting a new project can be intimidating, but with a partner, that blank page becomes a canvas for ideas.
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Solving Fun Shares
Hillary Miller
- Oct 4, 2023
- 3 min
Creative thinking, engagement, and perseverance: How puzzles directly support gifted students
Logic and wordplay puzzles present challenges that may not have immediate solutions, teaching solvers the value of persistence
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Hillary Miller
- Mar 3, 2023
- 2 min
Collaborative Creative Thinking: How did you do that?
We use the term “creative thinking” a lot in our work. As puzzle makers, my partner, Marcy and I have to be creative in our day-to-day...
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Hillary Miller
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Bloom’s Taxonomy: How do puzzles fit?
I recently facilitated curriculum planning with a group of middle school science teachers. We used several resources for this planning...
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Marcy Tivol
- Mar 5, 2021
- 2 min
4 Creative Cooking Projects with Kids
more fun ideas that celebrate creativity and the process of experimenting.
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Hillary Miller
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
5 Ways to Celebrate Friendship with Kids this Valentine’s Day
my favorite ways I have found to have fun and build friendships in a distanced environment.
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Marcy Tivol
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
National Puzzle Day: Celebrating our Favorites!
Everyday is “National Puzzle Day” at Solving Fun
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Leah Age 10
- Jan 22, 2021
- 4 min
Fun Games To Play When You’re Bored
I’m thinking about board games, card games, and mind games. Games made specifically for fun and challenge.
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Hillary Miller
- Jan 21, 2021
- 4 min
Card Games to Keep Kids Entertained
Cards are easy, screen free ways to interact with others, they distract from boredom, and often twist your brain and spark a few laughs.
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Colin Age 10
- Jan 13, 2021
- 2 min
6 of My Favorite Games
These games were submitted based on how much strategy they included, and also how much fun they are.
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Violet Age:14
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
What are "Puzzles" to Me?
Puzzling for me is that breakthrough moment when you get that last idea that makes everything make sense.
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Hillary and Marcy
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
Welcome to Solving Fun Shares Kids
a place for kids to share their excitement about puzzles, activities, and games.
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Hillary Miller
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
How to Teach Perseverance: 8 Strategies for Kids That Give Up
Set reachable goals and focus on success (even if the milestones are small). Make a big deal when kids persevere and find success
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Hillary Miller
- Dec 21, 2020
- 2 min
Fun (Low to No Cost) Activities to Do With Kids During Winter Break
I hope to do some fun things with them (and away from screens as much as possible).
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Marcy Tivol
- Dec 11, 2020
- 2 min
8 Great Social Games to Play Virtually
Not being able to travel doesn’t mean the whole family can’t have fun together, though!
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Hillary Miller
- Dec 3, 2020
- 3 min
Books That Make Great Gifts for Kids
There were so many books that I wanted to buy. With winter break approaching, I know it will be nice for the kids to have some books to read
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Marcy Tivol
- Nov 23, 2020
- 3 min
10 Gifts on Grandchildren's Wish Lists (ages 7-11)
There are so many wonderful products out there and with the convenience of online shopping, it should be easy, but it can be overwhelming.
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Hillary Miller
- Nov 16, 2020
- 3 min
My Favorite Jigsaws for Kids & Adults
While I have enjoyed solving jigsaw puzzles my whole life, I have finished more than I can count since March of this year!
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Marcy Tivol
- Nov 9, 2020
- 3 min
7 Fun Art & Drawing Games That Don’t Require Drawing Skills
I received a lot of feedback after my post “10 Family Games to Add to Your Collection” and decided to share my favorite drawing games
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Hillary Miller
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
Art Museums I Love & Can Visit Virtually
Apparently, virtual museum tours and field trips have been around for years, but I never even thought about visiting online. I’m pretty...
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