The Color Game

Another way we have been practicing colors is with the color game.  This is a fun game that we started playing outside on our patio, and moved inside as the weather cooled off.

Materials needed:

• sidewalk chalk, 6 colors (if playing outside)
• different colors of construction paper, 6 colors, 2 sheets of each color (if playing inside)
• large die
• labels (to put on the die)
• packing tape (optional)

Set up:

• Using the sidewalk chalk, draw a circle on the sidewalk.  You will need 6 different colors, and 1 circle of each color for each person playing.  For example, I drew 2 pink circles, 2 blue circles, 2 green circles, 2 white circles, 2 orange circles, and 2 yellow circles.  For inside play, arrange your 6 colors of paper in a circle. 
• Using the labels, label each side of the die with one of the colors you used for the circles.  (Optional- put packing tape over the labels to ensure they do not fall off.)

To play:

• Roll the die.  Whatever color lands up, the player (preferable the toddler) must identify the color, then jump onto a corresponding circle.
• Repeat.
• Don't forget to giggle and have fun!

Get ready to jump....

Blue!

What ways do you incorporate learning into gross motor skills?

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