Toddlers love putting things into a container and taking them right back out, so I made this beads in a water bottle busy bag to give that urge a purpose. It is a great quiet activity for little hands. If you have a toddler, you probably know that toddlers love to put things into something … Read more
These red toddler trays make your toddler think they are just playing, when really they are learning so much. Here is what we set up to teach the color red. These Montessori-inspired toddler trays make your toddler think they’re playing, but really they’ll be learning so much. It’s wonderful! Special Red Tray: Red Pegboard and … Read more
It is green week at our house, which means green toddler trays. These hands-on activities teach the color green while sneaking in lots of other skills. What are some ideas for green tot trays? It is green week for toddler school which means green toddler trays! It’s weird to think that we only have one … Read more
I have been reading a lot about the Montessori method lately, and these purple toddler trays are the result. They teach the color purple through simple, hands-on play. What are some Montessori inspired toddler school activities? I am so excited to share some purple-themed toddler school trays with you today. I have been reading a … Read more
Ever since we started our color trays, my son has been pointing out colors everywhere. These orange toddler trays keep that going while teaching the color orange. Can I just say that these color themed toddler trays have been so fun? My son has been pointing out colors everywhere, especially yellow and blue. He still … Read more
This is the start of our color-themed tray weeks, beginning with yellow and blue. These trays let your toddler practice two colors at once through play. This week will be the first week of a new kind of toddler trays. For the next few weeks we will be doing colored themed toddler trays. My toddler … Read more
This sorting colors activity is a cut and paste game that is perfect for preschoolers. Your child cuts out the pictures and pastes each one onto the matching color page. I have another fun cut and paste activity for you today and it is perfect for preschool. I made some sorting colors cut and paste … Read more
A few weeks ago, a reader asked us to do a post about when to teach certain things. Let me start by saying that I could have made this post a LOT longer than it is. I tried to keep it short and sweet and stick to the things that parents most often have questions … Read more
I wanted to make a color game my toddler could do more on their own, and this rainbow puzzle craft clay activity was the result. It is colorful, hands-on, and a little self-directed. There are several color games for your child and many of them are so awesome, but we really wanted to make something … Read more
Bubble painting is one of our family’s favorite color activities. There is no guessing or sorting, just your toddler exploring colors and having fun. Bubble Painting to Teach your Child Colors This color game is definitely one of our family’s favorites. Your child won’t have to guess the right color, or sort, or anything. They … Read more
People often ask me when their child should learn colors. Around 18 months is a good rule of thumb, and these color sensory bins are a wonderful, hands-on way to start. I’ve had some people ask me when their child should learn the colors. 18 months is a pretty good general rule of thumb, but … Read more
This color scavenger hunt is about as easy as a color game gets. Grab a paper bag, write a color on the front, and send your toddler off to find matching things around the house. This color game is about as easy as it gets. Get a bag (a grocery bag, brown paper bag, or a … Read more
No matter how long you have been working on colors, this popsicle stick matching game helps the connections click. It is simple to make and easy to take on the go. No matter how long you have been working on colors with your child, these color games can really help them make connections when it … Read more
This ice cube color mixing game is a favorite for toddlers and preschoolers, since it uses food coloring and water. Your child gets to watch the colors blend right before their eyes. Toddler color games are a great way to teach your child the colors. This game is wonderful for toddlers and preschoolers because it … Read more
I picked up some pegboards from Amazon and my kids love them even more than I do. The colors are so bright that they were perfect for turning into a color game. I recently purchased some pegboards from Amazon and I love them! Luckily, my children love them even more. Since the colors are so … Read more
This colored fish matching game has been around forever, but if it isn’t broken, why fix it? I added a fun little poem to make it ours, and it is great for practicing colors. Colored Fishies! Okay, I know that this idea has been around forever, but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right? … Read more
With all the color games I have been making, color puzzles were bound to happen eventually. These printable color puzzles turned out so well, and your toddler will love putting them together. With all these color games I’ve been making, I knew it was only a matter of time before I made some color puzzles. … Read more
This paint chip matching game is part of our Color Games for Toddlers series. Free paint chips from the hardware store make a simple, colorful matching activity. 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 … Read more
As I was inventing new color games, I thought about how much my kids love I Spy books. So I made I Spy Color Cards, a simpler version your toddler can play to learn their colors. As I’ve been inventing new color games for toddlers, I thought of I Spy books. My child loves those … Read more
Two is such an exciting age, when kids are ready to learn and explore. This pom pom and egg carton activity is a perfect, simple way to start teaching colors. Two is an exciting age for kids–they’re ready to learn and explore! It is the perfect age for moms to start teaching them new things. … Read more