Homemade Tangram Puzzle Set

Draw a line from one corner of the square to the opposite corner to make two triangles.

Find the middle of one of those triangle's long edges and mark it.

Draw the standard tangram lines lightly in pencil, following a printed template so you get the classic seven pieces.

Check you have marked out two big triangles, one medium triangle, two small triangles, a square and a slanted shape.

Colour each piece a different shade if you like, so they are easy to tell apart.

Carefully cut along every pencil line to free all seven pieces.

Mix the pieces up, then try to fit them all back into the original square.

Once you can rebuild the square, use the pieces to make a picture such as a rocket, a fox or a house.