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Class Photo Jigsaw Teamwork

Teams rebuild a photo jigsaw together, then reflect on how they shared roles. The photo stays on the device.

Learning outcomes

All tools are free, with no sign-up, and every sheet can be printed with an answer key.

Open the Jigsaw tool. For a class photo, use the Your photo button; the image is processed in the browser and is not uploaded.
Choose the number of pieces: 3 x 3 for a warm-up, 4 x 4 for the main round.
Assign team roles: Navigator (describes where pieces go), Mover (swaps the pieces) and Checker (spots errors).
Teams solve, then rotate roles and solve the same picture again with a new shuffle.
Debrief: which role was hardest, and what did the team say that helped?

Use 3 x 3 and a built-in picture such as Meadow.

Use 5 x 5 and a 5-minute limit, then ask teams to write down their strategy.

Students use clear language, listen to the navigator, and rotate roles without prompting.

Is it safe to use a class photo?

The picture is handled in the browser on that device and is not sent to Classroom Puzzle. Always follow your school's photo-consent policy.

What if students finish quickly?

Increase the piece count or add a time challenge.

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