Back to School Jigsaw Puzzle

Digital jigsaw puzzle in PowerPoint where students solve addition and subtraction problems such as 10 + 40 and 80 - 10, then paste each earned puzzle piece onto the matching answer box.
Year levels
Years 1–4
File type
Microsoft PowerPoint
Use
Digital activity

Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Back To School, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal
Topic
Puzzles, Jigsaw Puzzle
Resource types
Activities
Use
Digital activity

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About this resource

This resource is a delightful back-to-school jigsaw puzzle, designed to make mathematics more appealing to students. As they tackle each maths problem, they will simultaneously discover pieces of a hidden puzzle, enhancing their engagement and curiosity.

The jigsaw puzzle comes to life on each slide as students solve intriguing mathematical problems. These puzzles are carefully designed to challenge students, foster their problem-solving skills, and deepen their understanding of maths concepts. As they solve each problem, they will be rewarded with a piece of the jigsaw puzzle, fostering a sense of accomplishment and making learning fun.

In this interactive experience, students will copy and paste their earned puzzle piece onto the first slide. By placing each piece in the correct position, they progressively reveal the complete puzzle. This interactive element adds a playful twist to problem-solving and promotes spatial reasoning skills.

The resource includes a PowerPoint presentation with 12 pre-designed slides, including nine unique maths problems, each with a corresponding puzzle piece. The slides are ready to be projected, making this resource an effortless yet highly effective tool for teachers. This educational puzzle resource is an excellent way to cultivate a love for mathematics in students while keeping them intellectually stimulated and excited about the new school year.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Add and subtract multiples of ten and two-digit numbers within 100

  • Match each answer to its place on the puzzle grid

Teaching tips

  • Students need a device that can run PowerPoint, since pieces are copied and pasted between slides.

Skills covered

  • Addition and subtraction within 100 — solving one equation per slide to earn a puzzle piece

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Addition

  • Subtraction

  • Numbers to 100

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