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DIY Color Game

DIY Color Game_Poster Frame
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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.

Supplies:

  • Pencil
  • Paper Plate
  • Clothespins

Steps:

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DIY Color Game_Step 01

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

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DIY Color Game_Step 02

2 Fill in each section with a different marker color.

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DIY Color Game_Step 03

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

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DIY Color Game_Step 04

4 Repeat step 3 for remaining 7 colors.

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

CIY Staff Tips:

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