Back to school is right around the corner and one thing is on every teacher's mind: Where do I begin with my students? I love to incorporate color sorting in the first few weeks of school. Why? When teaching students how to work independently, it's very important to start with skills that they already have a basic understanding of. That's why today I'm sharing a Color Sorting Activity with you. … [Read more...]
Learning About Colors with Color Surprise Bags
Learning about colors is one of the very first things that early learners are excited to master. We teach them all the colors of the rainbow, colors in their environment and even colors of their favorite foods! Today we are excited to share with you a fun way for children to discover colors with these Color Surprise Bags! * Pair this with our Writing Center Activities for the Year!Color … [Read more...]
Mitten and Snowball Color Matching Game
Do you like playing games in your class or at home with your children to practice certain skills? Play this mitten and snowball color matching game with your kids - they are sure to love it this winter! They will learn to take turns, play according to simple rules AND learn their colors, too! It's the perfect hands-on addition to our winter math and literacy centers! Mitten and Snowball Color … [Read more...]
Color Words Free Printable
Raise your hand if you've ever had a student who's favorite color was "greenblue" or "redpink?" I always have a kiddo or two that struggles with identifying colors as independent names and naming them properly. Honestly, when you ask my two year old what her favorite color is, she responds with, "redgreenblue." All in one word. We have some work to do with her as I'm sure you do in your own … [Read more...]
Rainbow Pompom Race
Today I am sharing this colorful and fun activity we call rainbow pompom race! Practice color recognition and fine motor skills.Rainbow Pompom Race This pompom activity develops color recognition and gives opportunity for oral motor exercise too, which in turn helps with speech development. Did you know that vowel sounds like "ooh" and "oh" use the same face muscles as blowing on straws? This … [Read more...]
Colorful Candies Color Words Activity
We work hard on learning to read sight words, including color words, in a variety of ways. Color words are always something I enjoy teaching and the kids enjoy learning because you can make them more engaging (and colorful!) with fun printables like this color words candy activity. Paired with some crayons this is a quick and simple way to practice reading color words this Halloween! *For … [Read more...]
