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DIY Color Game

Color their world! Make a DIY game at home that helps in teaching colors. This easy paper plate craft uses Crayola supplies and items you already have on hand.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 6 and up

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Markers
  • Clothespin(s)
  • Paper Plate(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Ruler

Steps

  • Step 1

    Use ruler to trace and divide upside-down paper plate into 8 equal sections.

  • Step 2

    Fill in each section with a different marker color.

  • Step 3

    On clothespin, write name of a paper plate color in its corresponding color. Add small color swatch to end of clothespin.

  • Step 4

    Repeat step 3 for remaining 7 colors.

  • Step 5

    Mix up clothespins and have your child clip them to their corresponding colors. It’s a fun way to help teach color recognition!

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CIY Staff Tips

  • Is your child learning a new language? Try writing the color names in new language to teach both colors and words.

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