Puzzle Pins

My daughter made me a puzzle pin when she was in third grade. To this day, of all the gifts she has given me, this DIY gift is still one of my favorites. So when I found a puzzle in my closet with missing pieces I figured I would have the kids that I work with make their own DIY gift for their mothers. Since many of the kids that I work with are on the autism spectrum the puzzle piece has added meaning for their moms.

The kids always enjoy doing this project and it’s always heartwarming to see them putting thought into making their DIY gift. They like choosing the colors and gems to put on the puzzle pieces and I have heard some, well, some interesting explanations for their choices. The important part is that they are thinking about someone else and having fun being creative.

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This puzzle pin art project is awesome for many reasons. It uses recycled materials which teach our children not only to re-use when they can but also to think of objects differently and creatively. You could take puzzle pieces that link and share the linking pieces with someone one special. Wear them proudly for Autism Awareness Month in April. Mothers, grandmothers, teachers and care givers will love to get a puzzle pin as a gift. You can also easily turn them into necklaces, key chains, and magnets.