Colors

Whether you choose to do a color day or week with your little one, immersing them into the color by creating a hands-on experience for them is a lot more fun than just giving them a coloring sheet. Don't get me wrong, a coloring sheet has it's place. (I actually included one for our orange day.. see below.) 

Below are a some examples of both color tables and bins used to teach colors that I have created in the past.

What to include in color bins or on color tables:

pom poms

streamers

pieces of felt

small toys

foam shapes

pipe cleaners

small containers

blocks

play-doh

Give your child time to explore, but have fun talking with them about the items as you stress the chosen color. For example, ask questions like "Can you find something green that hops?"  or "Can you count the green pom poms?

Other ways to play with color:

Paint with the same color

Toss around a ball or balloon

Play with Play-doh

Written by Jen