Create an amazing community mosaic with these 43 interlocking tessellation puzzles pieces. Have every participant illustrate a piece with their goals, interests, interpretations, personal history, etc.
Think of your Community Mosaic as a quilt for all ages. The pieces fit together any-which-way, making this fun for small groups or huge ones!
Invite participants to decorate their puzzle piece in their own style and in accordance with your preferred theme.
TRAINING & FACILITATION IDEAS
A few of our customers shared these applications and ideas:
- Have participants "decorate" their piece to reflect a strength (a leadership strength, facilitation strength, something they're good at, etc. Use those either at the start of your session as a means of introducing participants to each other, or at the end of a session, as a feel-good closer.
- Consider including 6 qualities or functions on each piece -- one on each prong, and discuss how each of those could impact others in the group.
- Move the pieces around like gears to remind groups of how different aspects and/or contributions can affect or "roll off" on others.
- To explore the interdependence of different roles, functions, or individuals, illustrate each on mosaic piece. Have groups discuss how those roles "touch" and impact many others. Revolve them like gears to appreciate the many others they might impact.
- Organize and reorganize the pieces to discuss where individuals see themselves in the team or organization.
COMMUNITY MOSAIC TESSELLATION FEATURES
Some call the interlocking shapes "puzzle pieces." Others think of them as flowers or snowflakes. Whatever you call them, the set features:
- 43 interlocking shapes
- Every piece fits together with every other piece
- Uncoated surface takes all sorts of markers (even watercolors), without smudging
- Individual pieces measures about 3.5" wide
FILL 'EM UP WITH ANY MARKERS
You can use any sort of markers, crayons, glitter, etc. The more colorful, the better. You'll want to remind participants that the mosaic will look best if everyone decorates the whole surface of their piece, including the tabs that stick out the sides of each piece. If participants would like to practice their artwork or try different ideas, encourage them to trace the shape onto a sheet of paper.
A PUZZLE AS BIG AS YOUR GROUP!
If you like symmetry, these layouts show several possible configurations using 36 to 43 pieces. For larger projects just keep adding pieces to reach the desired size. This unique tesselation can increase in size infinitely!
GET GREATIVE!
Community Mosaics are creative and colorful reflection of your cohort! Try one of these themes:
Workplace/Training ideas
- Ah Ha moments
- Team Identity
- Group Projects
- Leadership Qualities
School ideas
- Personal identity or Positive Character Traits
- Science/Nature
- Social Studies
- Reading themes and characters
- Religious verses, stories, or holidays
ASSEMBLY & DISPLAY
Although pieces hold together without a bit of "product," you can easily save and post your mosaic by adhering pieces with contact paper, puzzle glue, or Trainers Warehouse Omni-Tabs. Adhesives are not included.
