JigZone

=[|JigZone]= This is a website that contains different ability level of jigsaw puzzles to solve online.

**SWOT**

 * Strengths:**
 * All puzzles are viewable for every grade level (no pictures that are inappropriate).
 * The difficulty can be changed for ability level.
 * All puzzles are clearly organized by category (i.e. animals, art, holidays, etc.), and the overall site is easy is navigate.
 * It is a free tool!
 * You may upload your own pictures for students to create a puzzle.
 * Can be imbedded into your blog or website


 * Weaknesses:**
 * You cannot download or print the puzzles created online.
 * Little content area connections.


 * Opportunities:**
 * Until I have watched some students complete puzzles firsthand, I never realized the development in logic that occurs while students complete puzzles. Although it may seem like a "fun" activity to do, I think that it improves students logical and spatial reasoning.


 * Threats:**
 * There are advertisements in the top that may lead younger students away from the website.

**Classroom Ideas**

 * When students are finished with their work, online puzzles may be a center to go to while other students complete the assignment.
 * Students can record/chart their times for a certain size puzzle to show improvement.
 * This website can be used to practice click, drag and learn about mouse use and functions.
 * This website can be used on the Smartboard and teachers can connect the jigsaw puzzles with different subject areas. For example, the teacher can use jigsaw puzzles of different maps when teaching geography. The students can come up to the Smartboard and connect the pieces of the puzzle correctly.