1. Move the top matchstick of the cross to the right side, connecting it to the right vertical matchstick to form a square.
2. Move the two horizontal matchsticks from the bottom square to form two additional squares on the right side of the existing structure, creating a 2x3 grid of five squares.
3. Move the top horizontal matchstick and the left vertical matchstick from the central square to form two new squares on the right side, completing a 2x3 grid of six squares.
4. Remove one matchstick from the seven, then move two of the remaining six to form the digit "0".
5. Remove six matchsticks from the fifteen shown, leaving exactly ten matchsticks arranged to form the digit "10".
6. Remove nine matchsticks from the 4x4 grid in such a way that no complete square of any size remains.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable word puzzles brain teasers.
