FrancoStino/puzzle-activity-planner

Puzzle Activity Planner

Overview

Plans engaging puzzle-based activities for classrooms, parties, team-building sessions, and events. Given an event description, audience, and goal, produces a structured activity plan with pre-configured generator links that include URL parameters for one-click ready-to-use puzzles.

When to Use This Skill

• Planning a classroom lesson with puzzle activities
• Organizing party games involving puzzles
• Creating team-building sessions with multiple puzzle types
• Preparing educational activities for kids, students, or adults

Process

1. Understand the event - audience, group size, duration, theme
2. Select puzzle types - match difficulty and format to the audience
3. Build timeline - minute-by-minute flow with transitions
4. Generate links - pre-configured URLs with theme content baked in
5. Create prep checklist - print quantities and materials needed

Puzzle Types Supported

• Word Search - vocabulary building, warm-ups, brain training
• Crossword - vocabulary review, test prep, party games
• Sudoku - math warm-ups, logic training, focus time
• Bingo - group games, classroom review, holiday celebrations
• Jigsaw - ice-breakers, collaborative activities, crafts

URL Parameters

All generator links include pre-filled parameters so users get ready-to-use puzzles in one click. The skill generates theme-appropriate content (words, clues, items) and embeds them directly in the URL.

Example:

https://jigsawmake.com/word-search-maker?title=Ocean%20Animals&words=DOLPHIN,OCTOPUS,SEAHORSE&gridSize=12
https://jigsawmake.com/crossword-puzzle-maker?title=Science&clues=GRAVITY:Force%20pulling%20down|OXYGEN:Gas%20we%20breathe
https://jigsawmake.com/bingo-card-generator?title=Party%20Bingo&items=Dance,Laugh,Sing&cardCount=25

Output Format

Each plan includes:

• Activity header (occasion, audience, duration, difficulty)
• Objectives (2-3 learning or engagement goals)
• Puzzle menu table with generator links
• Minute-by-minute timeline
• Materials and prep checklist with print quantities
• Differentiation tips (easier/harder adaptations)

Rules

• Match puzzle difficulty to the audience
• Suggest 2-3 puzzle types per activity for variety
• Include timing buffers for transitions
• Apply the user's theme consistently across all puzzles
• Always use URL parameters with pre-filled content

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.