{"product_id":"color-recognition-game-for-preschoolers-a2199","title":"Color Recognition Game for Preschoolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile your students may not yet be able to comprehend color theory, you can be certain that they have wonderful observation skills and are ready to tackle learning their names and identifying specific colors. Kim, guest author on No Time For Flash Cards, provides directions for a simple yet effective color wheel matching game!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePoster board\u003c\/a\u003e (or other sturdy craft paper)\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-337-large-spring-clothespins-natural-2-34.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWooden spring clothespins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack Sharpie marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-202-pens-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePencil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5096-classroom-basic-ruler.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRuler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\nCreating the Game Board:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw or trace a large circle onto a piece of poster board. Kim suggests using a large mixing bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a ruler to divide the circle into even sections so that it looks like a cut pie or pizza. You'll need to create a section for each color to be learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint each section with a different color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce dry, use a black Sharpie to mark the boundary between each color section and write the name of each color in the proper section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the circle from the poster board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating the Game Pieces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint one wooden spring clothespin to match the color of each section. When dry, use a Sharpie marker to label each color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Play:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your student with the game board and the pile of clothespin game pieces. Invite them to clip the colored clothespins to the matching colored sections on the board. Have them identify each color and, as a bonus, have them practice letter recognition by asking them to point out the \"o\" in orange, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/08\/color-wheel-match.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColor Wheel Match! | No Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087376921,"sku":"A2199","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/color-recognition-game-for-preschoolers-a2199","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}