| name | puzzle-activity-planner |
| description | ALWAYS use this when the request matches Puzzle Activity Planner: Plan puzzle-based activities for classrooms, parties, and events with pre-configured generator links |
Puzzle Activity Planner
Selective Reading Rule
Start with:
references/senior-master-standard.md
references/usage-routing.md
references/quality-checklist.md
Then load only the inherited docs, scripts, assets, or examples that match the user's actual task.
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
- Understand the event - audience, group size, duration, theme
- Select puzzle types - match difficulty and format to the audience
- Build timeline - minute-by-minute flow with transitions
- Generate links - pre-configured URLs with theme content baked in
- 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.