I’ve made several color games for Smiley Man now and they have been awesome, but I really wanted to make something for him that was a little more self-directed. I wanted to have something he could play with even if I wasn’t sitting right there showing him what to do. I remembered this awesome easy… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 12 — Rainbow Puzzle
Category: Colors
Color Games for Toddlers Part 11 — Bubble Painting
This color game was definitely one of Smiley Man’s favorites. He didn’t have to guess the right color, or sort, or anything. We just explored colors and had fun with them. Luckily, this is still a great way for teaching your toddler colors. I started by pouring some bubble solution (from the dollar store) into each of… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 11 — Bubble Painting
Color Games for Toddlers Part 9 — Color Scavenger Hunt
This color game is about as easy as it gets. Get a bag (a grocery bag, brown paper bag, or a gift bag will all work fine) and write a color on the front with a colored marker. Explain that you will be going on a treasure hunt to find as many things as you can that… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 9 — Color Scavenger Hunt
Color Games for Toddlers Part 8 — Popsicle Stick Color Matching
I have been working on colors with Smiley Man for about a month and a half now and he is slowly starting to make some connections when it comes to color. He is still young (21 months) and I don’t expect him to know all of his colors by the time the series ends. However,… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 8 — Popsicle Stick Color Matching
Toddler Color Games Part 7: Ice Cube Color Mixing
Toddler color games are a great way to teach your child the colors. This game is wonderful for toddlers and preschoolers because it involves food coloring and water. What’s not to love? To prepare for this color game, you will need to make several colored ice cubes. Simply fill a regular ice cube tray with… Continue reading Toddler Color Games Part 7: Ice Cube Color Mixing
Color Games for Toddlers Part 6: Pegboards and Pegs Color Recognition
I recently purchased some pegboards from Oriental Trading and I love them! Luckily, my children love them even more. Since the colors are so vibrant, it was only natural that I would use them for some toddler color games. If you do buy this particular set of pegboards and pegs from Oriental Trading, I suggest… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 6: Pegboards and Pegs Color Recognition
Color Games for Toddlers Part 5 — Colored Fishies!
Colored Fishies! Okay, I know that this idea has been around forever, but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? ;) This idea isn’t new, but I did add a fun little poem to help with color practice and to turn it into more of a game. To play this color game, you will… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 5 — Colored Fishies!
Color Games for Toddlers Part 4 — Color Puzzles
With all these color games I’ve been making for Smiley Man, I knew it was only a matter of time before I made some color puzzles. They are finally finished and I think they turned out very well. I really like them because of how age versatile they are. I can use them in lots… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 4 — Color Puzzles
Color Games for Toddlers Part 3 — Paint Chip Matching
If you haven’t seen them already, this is part three of our Color Games for Toddlers Series. Normally they will be posted on Thursdays but with the holiday this week today’s post is a day off. Paint chips seem to be inspiration for everything these days. I have seen them used for cutting practice, paint… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 3 — Paint Chip Matching
Color Games for Toddlers Part 2 — I Spy Cards
As I’ve been inventing new color games for toddlers, I thought of I Spy books. Little Bear loves those I Spy books and he loves playing I Spy, too. I assumed Smiley Man probably would also love the concept of I Spy, so I decided to find a way to make it more his level.… Continue reading Color Games for Toddlers Part 2 — I Spy Cards