Age 5-7 Puzzle and playing cards recommendations needed please

[Dream]

I received an email from PTA in DD's school that they're in need of activities to do during lunch recess. Couple of items they're looking for is puzzles for 5-7 age group and playing card games like UNO. I looked at few Ravensburg puzzles but they all seem to be targeted for 8 years and older group. And I have no idea what card games are popular among this age group.

Any ideas would be really appreciated.

Thank you

[kaitlyns.mom]

Got this for 6yo DD for Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-Fairy-Playland-Pieces-Puzzle/dp/B004ID5MA8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387230202&sr=8-1&keywords=ravensburger+puzzle+fairy

And we love anything by Eeboo - great quality!
http://www.amazon.com/Eeboo-Color-Fish-Playing-Cards/dp/B000II0TBY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387230247&sr=8-1&keywords=eeboo+go+fish

http://www.amazon.com/Eeboo-Old-Maid-Playing-Cards/dp/B000ELSZT8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1387230257&sr=8-3&keywords=eeboo+go+fish

[vonfirmath]

I'm buying this for a class of 6 year olds:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006X9KUKM/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Other puzzles Amazon suggests for that age range:
USA map http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-USA-Floor-Puzzle/dp/B000GKAU1I/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1387230540&sr=1-1&keywords=puzzles
Floor Puzzles: http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Safari-Floor-Puzzle/dp/B000BYNTYY/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1387230754&sr=1-2&keywords=puzzles
Ravensburger 60pc puzzles: http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-Construction-Crowd-Piece-Puzzle/dp/B000NYPDIC/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1387230771&sr=1-3&keywords=puzzles

Etc.

Honestly... I am curius that they want puzzles. I'd figure the pieces would go missing easily and then kids would get frustrated.

ETA: In the K-2nd grade Extended Day my son is at they play Mancala. No essential pieces to lose. (can buy the "counters" in bulk and just refill as needed).

[Dream]

Got this for 6yo DD for Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/Ravensburger-Fairy-Playland-Pieces-Puzzle/dp/B004ID5MA8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387230202&sr=8-1&keywords=ravensburger+puzzle+fairy

And we love anything by Eeboo - great quality!
http://www.amazon.com/Eeboo-Color-Fish-Playing-Cards/dp/B000II0TBY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387230247&sr=8-1&keywords=eeboo+go+fish

http://www.amazon.com/Eeboo-Old-Maid-Playing-Cards/dp/B000ELSZT8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1387230257&sr=8-3&keywords=eeboo+go+fish

Thank you, your link to the puzzles gave lot of options. Should I get 35pc puzzles instead of 100pcs? I'm wondering whether they'll be able to finish a 100pc puzzle during recess.

[kaitlyns.mom]

Thank you, your link to the puzzles gave lot of options. Should I get 35pc puzzles instead of 100pcs? I'm wondering whether they'll be able to finish a 100pc puzzle during recess.

35 pieces seems more doable but I'm wondering if they would leave the puzzles out for another group? I would probably do smaller since you don't know their intent. :)

[♥ms.pacman♥]

We love Ravensburger puzzles here! I know what you mean about the pieces and them going missing, but I can see them requesting puzzles and the like for rainy/snowy days when kids are stuck inside. A puzzle is something a few kids could work on together. For 5-7 year olds, I'd get at least 60 pcs or more. The other day my DS (will be 4 next month) completed a 60 pc Ravensburger puzzle all by himself, and it took him a little less than an hour, so i'm sure a few school age kids could do it much quicker.

That 60pc construction one PP linked to looks pretty good. It says 4 and up.

[ahisma]

This is a big hit in the 1st grade indoor recess hallway: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-Gears/dp/B00000DMCE/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1387236419&sr=1-2&keywords=gears

Also, this (they have a magnetic door to use it on): http://www.amazon.com/Think-of-It-6222-Frigits/dp/B00004TXLR/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1387236517&sr=1-2&keywords=frigits