Jigsaw puzzles were traditionally made by painting a picture on a flat piece of wood. A woodworker would then use a jigsaw to cut the board into smaller pieces. The puzzles became a commercial pastime ...

They've been used as an educational toy for hundreds of years and are thought to develop skills such as hand-eye coordination and problem solving. But little has been known about how children learn to ...

We know what you’re thinking. Jigsaw puzzles? What am I, 80? Well, hopefully you will be someday. So why not mentally prepare for it. Admittedly, jigsaw puzzles have a reputation as the domain of ...

Jigsaw puzzles have been around since 1767, but the coronavirus quarantine has made them a hot commodity. “Everybody wants puzzles now and you can’t find them,” says Linda McLeod, 61, of Central Islip ...

It only took a pandemic to bring the humble jigsaw puzzle back into the cultural zeitgeist. The puzzle fills a unique void in the COVID-19 home landscape, as it’s an activity that can be done by a ...

In an attempt to enjoy more quiet time, I've turned to doing jigsaw puzzles. From puzzles featuring my favorite Disney movies to those with serene landscapes, spending time around the family puzzle ...