1. Move the top horizontal matchstick to the right side of the vertical matchstick to form a square.
2. Move two matchsticks from the bottom square to create two additional squares on the top row, forming five squares total.
3. Move one matchstick from the top-left square to extend the top row and one from the bottom-right to extend the bottom row, creating six squares.
4. Remove one matchstick from the group of seven, then move two matchsticks to form the shape of zero.
5. Remove six matchsticks strategically so that only ten remain in a recognizable arrangement (e.g., remove all but ten from the original fifteen).
6. Remove nine matchsticks such that no four matchsticks form a square of any size — typically by breaking all possible square outlines.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of brain teaser for kids worksheet.