Jigsaw Contest
Description: At the Jigsaw Championship on August 17, 1986, Donna Klett (age 14) won the American Publishing National Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in Athens, Ohio. She put together a 500 piece puzzle in 1 hour 49 minutes and 28 seconds.
Materials: ~As many jigsaw puzzles as you can find, each box should have 500 pieces~Timer~Sign-up sheet~Tables & chairs~Prizes or certificates~Decorations for activity area to fit the theme~Invitations, optional~Beverages
Instructions: Have a jigsaw championship for the residents! Decide if you want to make this event an in house only contest or if you want to compete against another facility in your area. Invite staff, family members and volunteers to join in. Mail out invitations, if desired. Tell your residents about this event, have them sign-up to participate. Allow them plenty of time to practice. On the day of the event set up the tables & chairs. Have plenty of chairs on the edge for others to sit in & cheer them on. Decorate the room with Jigsaw pieces, banners, etc. Have someone be in charge of telling everyone when to start & begin the timer. Award prizes &/or certificates to the winners. Take pictures of the winners to place in your local paper and your monthly newsletter.
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