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text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMost recently, we added in some color into our winter days with a\u003Cb\u003E Rainbow Theme\u003C\/b\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTo help Little Sis with \u003Cb\u003Eletter recognition\u003C\/b\u003E, I created a \u003Cb\u003EABC Rainbow Puzzle.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kfpuUTZwx7s\/VPpExS9lO_I\/AAAAAAAAI10\/d7XhZ7jhlWI\/s1600\/rainbowpuzzle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"preschool rainbow activity\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kfpuUTZwx7s\/VPpExS9lO_I\/AAAAAAAAI10\/d7XhZ7jhlWI\/s640\/rainbowpuzzle.jpg\" title=\"Rainbow Alphabet Puzzle Busy Bag and Letter Recognition Activity\" width=\"418\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBeing that she doesn't recognize all the letters yet, this activity was a bit of a challenge; luckily Big Brother was there to help her out!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nTo create this ABC Rainbow Puzzle you'll need:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERed, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, and White Paint Swatches\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B000F9XBQQ\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"79309801e8cd04ba3900ee673d7d1581\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Sharpie\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sharpie-Permanent-Markers-12-Pack-Assorted\/dp\/B000F9XBQQ\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=79309801e8cd04ba3900ee673d7d1581\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_2614597\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESharpie\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2614597\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=79309801e8cd04ba3900ee673d7d1581\u0026amp;_cb=1458917137842\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B003U6SNCI\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"0418a8709d6dc14dade94f5aab7dc3ff\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Decorative Scissors\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/School-Smart-Paper-Edger-Scissors\/dp\/B003U6SNCI\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=0418a8709d6dc14dade94f5aab7dc3ff\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_6006163\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDecorative Scissors\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6006163\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=0418a8709d6dc14dade94f5aab7dc3ff\u0026amp;_cb=1458917120785\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPreschool Literacy Rainbow Activity\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI began creating this ABC puzzle by writing a letter on each paint swatch. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nUsing my scalloped edged scissors, I cut them apart to create a puzzle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFrom two white paint swatches, I cut clouds. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI chose to use paint swatches to add in an element of self-correction as each color goes from dark to light. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eO2V1moTeKw\/VPpExqBd_II\/AAAAAAAAI18\/YVZRv9i1ME4\/s1600\/rainbowpuzzle45.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"paint chip idea\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eO2V1moTeKw\/VPpExqBd_II\/AAAAAAAAI18\/YVZRv9i1ME4\/s1600\/rainbowpuzzle45.jpg\" title=\"Rainbow Alphabet Puzzle Busy Bag and Letter Recognition Activity\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo help Little Sis out, we would tell her the color of paint swatches to grab and then Big Brother and I would tell her the order of the letters to see if she could figure it out...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhen it was complete, \u003Cb\u003Ewe made a beautiful ABC Rainbow!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VVn7I2gA0t4\/VPpExmhtLYI\/AAAAAAAAI14\/k0AjkqF6hCs\/s1600\/rainbowpuzzle46.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"paint chip alphabet puzzle\" border=\"0\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VVn7I2gA0t4\/VPpExmhtLYI\/AAAAAAAAI14\/k0AjkqF6hCs\/s1600\/rainbowpuzzle46.jpg\" title=\"Rainbow Alphabet Puzzle Busy Bag and Letter Recognition Activity\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis activity could easily be adapted to be made with construction paper instead, or it could be built vertically. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nInstead of piecing the alphabet together from the beginning, you could simply set it up like in the picture below and have your child \"fill in the missing letter.\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BNq7udllwsM\/VPpEyKfB7qI\/AAAAAAAAI2I\/yWSd6XCD-js\/s1600\/rainbowpuzzle47.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"diy alphabet puzzle\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BNq7udllwsM\/VPpEyKfB7qI\/AAAAAAAAI2I\/yWSd6XCD-js\/s1600\/rainbowpuzzle47.jpg\" title=\"Rainbow Alphabet Puzzle Busy Bag and Letter Recognition Activity\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHopefully all our rainbow activities will make Spring come a little bit sooner!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\nHope you stick around, you might enjoy these activities:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/02\/paint-chip-number-punch-puzzle-27-more.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Chip Number Punch Puzzle\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/10\/paint-chip-fish-craft-preschool-pet.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Chip Fish Craft\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/07\/alphabet-treasure-hunt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlphabet Treasure Hunt\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/08\/easy-diy-alphabet-wall.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEasy DIY Alphabet Wall\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xZYihLGxKbg\/VD9HBLw7bjI\/AAAAAAAAH8k\/HYPjedbvaQ0\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bfish.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Preschool Fish Craft\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xZYihLGxKbg\/VD9HBLw7bjI\/AAAAAAAAH8k\/HYPjedbvaQ0\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bfish.png\" title=\"Paint Chip Fish Craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat you'll need:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Epaint chip samples\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ehole punch\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Efish template\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eglue\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFind a fish template online-- or draw out a basic outline yourself with a marker.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qs8DrrLtR5Q\/VD9H6mgPw5I\/AAAAAAAAH8s\/9F9l4rKOrYA\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bfish1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"preschool fish craft\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qs8DrrLtR5Q\/VD9H6mgPw5I\/AAAAAAAAH8s\/9F9l4rKOrYA\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bfish1.jpg\" title=\"Paint Chip Fish Craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHole punches are great for fine motor skills! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nUsing the hole punch, show your child how to punch out circles using paint chip samples. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce you have a stash, begin gluing them all over your fish template. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce it is dried, cut out the fish to hang!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pVxGf95EvlU\/VD9JMs2SZKI\/AAAAAAAAH84\/oAiJclmNYVs\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2BCollage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Preschool Paint Chip Fish Craft\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pVxGf95EvlU\/VD9JMs2SZKI\/AAAAAAAAH84\/oAiJclmNYVs\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2BCollage.jpg\" title=\"Paint Chip Fish Craft\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere's how the rest of our week went!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EMath:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPet Grid Game\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPet Collar Sizing-- I grabbed several stuffed animals of various sizes and cut thin strips of felt to make collars that fit around each animals neck. \u0026nbsp;Little sis was to match the felt collar to each animal.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ELiteracy:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDog Bone ABC Match-- \u0026nbsp;I cut out a large dog bone from brown construction paper and wrote the letters of the alphabet all over it. \u0026nbsp;I then had Little Sis use some alphabet letters we purchased from the Dollar Store to match the letters.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ESensory:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESimple Bird Seed Sensory Bin\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor Fun:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWe took a trip to the Pet Store! \u0026nbsp;We saw birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, and tons of cute dogs! \u0026nbsp;Such a fun little excursion!\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/3781551213651635891"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/3781551213651635891"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/10\/paint-chip-fish-craft-preschool-pet.html","title":"Paint Chip Fish Craft for Preschoolers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-xZYihLGxKbg\/VD9HBLw7bjI\/AAAAAAAAH8k\/HYPjedbvaQ0\/s72-c\/paint%2Bchip%2Bfish.png","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-2347343832815346292"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-19T05:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-01-11T17:39:13.906-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Math"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Paint Chips"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Purposeful Play"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tot Ideas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"28 Ways to Learn with Paint Chips"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you are like me and have a stash because the task of choosing a paint color for one or more rooms of your house is enough to make you go crazy you keep going back to find \"the right one,\" you'll appreciate this list of \u003Cb\u003E28 ways to learn with paint chip swatches\u003C\/b\u003E! \u0026nbsp;And to be honest, the task of choosing a paint color was pure insanity... but that is a whole other story ; )\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AEEqnHpM4x8\/UurNv6vWJyI\/AAAAAAAAGKU\/WuuLB2hV4bU\/s1600\/IMG_3714.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"paint chip number puzzle\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AEEqnHpM4x8\/UurNv6vWJyI\/AAAAAAAAGKU\/WuuLB2hV4bU\/s1600\/IMG_3714.JPG\" title=\"Paint Chip Number Punch Puzzle and 27 more ways to learn with paint chips!!\" width=\"510\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLearn with Paint Chips\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBefore I share the many other paint chip learning activities with you, here is a new one I made up for my toddler. \u0026nbsp;I grabbed two 3 color paint swatches from my stash and used a paper punch to punch a certain number of stars in each color.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_8gsEcTnePs\/UurQNS2BF-I\/AAAAAAAAGKk\/j-k2jpCr2gk\/s1600\/IMG_3709.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"paint chip math puzzle\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_8gsEcTnePs\/UurQNS2BF-I\/AAAAAAAAGKk\/j-k2jpCr2gk\/s1600\/IMG_3709.JPG\" title=\"paint chip number puzzle\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI used one paint swatch for the numbers 1-3 and the other paint swatch for numbers 4-6. I could not find my smaller hole puncher, so that is why I used two paint swatches. \u0026nbsp;If you have a smaller hold punch, you could probably just use one 6 colored paint swatch and punch the numbers accordingly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pnThtXG2dyI\/UurQOl4rzfI\/AAAAAAAAGKs\/7HVYBQCCEz0\/s1600\/IMG_3713.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"paint chip number puzzle\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pnThtXG2dyI\/UurQOl4rzfI\/AAAAAAAAGKs\/7HVYBQCCEz0\/s1600\/IMG_3713.JPG\" title=\"Paint Chip Number Punch Puzzle and 27 more ways to learn with paint chips!!\" width=\"411\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nNext, I cut them up into individual colors so that my toddler would have to count to put them back in the correct order. \u0026nbsp;Also, because the paint swatches go from light to dark, there is an element of self correction built into the activity. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-90hgHlNZXUM\/UurQIGDDbAI\/AAAAAAAAGKc\/6Di44CvY1g8\/s1600\/IMG_3711.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"paint chip math puzzle\" border=\"0\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-90hgHlNZXUM\/UurQIGDDbAI\/AAAAAAAAGKc\/6Di44CvY1g8\/s1600\/IMG_3711.JPG\" title=\"Paint Chip Number Punch Puzzle and 27 more ways to learn with paint chips!!\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEasy to put together and adapt as needed! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow, here are 27 more ways to use paint chips in your homeschool and\/ or classroom!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EArt\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/happyhooligans.ca\/paint-chip-mosaics\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Chip Mosaic\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/carrotsareorange.com\/earth-day-art-activity-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEarth Day Art Activity\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2011\/03\/rainbow-mosaic\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERainbow Mosaic\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lalymom.com\/2013\/09\/paint-swatch-pointillism-art-project-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Swatch Pointillism\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EGame\/Activity\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/alphamom.com\/family-fun\/crafts\/make-a-paint-chip-board-game\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Chip Board Game\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/happyhooligans.ca\/fine-motor-activity\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Swatch Drop\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.walkingbytheway.com\/blog\/paint-chip-sudoku\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EColor Sudoku\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/innerchildfun.com\/2011\/05\/outdoor-color-match.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOutdoor Color Match\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.upcyclededucation.com\/2011\/02\/paint-swatch-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKWL Charts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/10\/paint-chip-pick-up-fine-motor-friday.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Chip Pick-Up: Fine Motor Activity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.familyeducation.com\/blogs\/allison-mcdonald\/cut-and-sort-paint-chip-colors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECutting Practice\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ENumbers \u0026amp; Counting\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/tattlingtotheteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/01\/place-value-and-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPlace Value Pinch Cards\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/01\/diy-magnetic-tangram-set.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Magnetc Tangrams\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.readingconfetti.com\/2012\/01\/crocodile-counting.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrocodile Counting\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.readingconfetti.com\/2013\/08\/paint-chip-number-recognition-virtual.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Chip Number Recognition\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fernsmithsclassroomideas.com\/2012\/01\/mickey-mouse-spin-on-triangular-flash.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMickey Mouse Inspired Multiplication\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/akentuckykindergarten.blogspot.co.uk\/2012\/06\/paint-chip-idea-40248788.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENumber Sequencing\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EColors\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/allourdays.com\/2012\/10\/color-shades-busy-bag-activity-bag.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EColor Shades Busy Bag\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brassyapple.com\/2012\/05\/paint-chip-game-sos-series.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaint Chip Color Game\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/craftulate.com\/2013\/03\/homemade-colour-book\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHomemade Color Book\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/handsonaswegrow.com\/kid-activity-crayon-color-sorting\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrayon Color Sort\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ELanguage Arts \u0026amp; Reading\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/polkadotsandrecipes.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/colors-letters-and-words-activity-for-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EColors, Letters, \u0026amp; Words\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/discoveringtheworldthroughmysonseyes.blogspot.com\/2013\/10\/simple-activity-with-paint-chips-to.html?m=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECut \u0026amp; Paste Sight Words\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mamato5blessings.com\/2013\/05\/learning-with-paint-swatches-learn-link-with-linky\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERainbow ABC's\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.serving-pink-lemonade.com\/2010\/06\/reading-game.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EReading Game\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/2724\/word-families-activity-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWord Families\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.readingresource.net\/vocabularyactivities.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EContractions\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E{P.S. If you do not have a stash of paint chips, many of these activities can be made with construction paper, too. Or, call your local hardware store and ask if they have any outdated paint chips they would be willing to give away. }\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EI'd love for you to follow along so you never miss out on one of our fun activities we share at School Time Snippets!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/schooltimesnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bfacebookSTS_zps6b7dba9d.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/kkc11\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bpinterestSTS_zps866bf1f4.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feedburner.google.com\/fb\/a\/mailverify?uri=SchoolTimeSnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/bEmailSTS_zpsa40e466e.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/SchoolTimeSnippets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/i1283.photobucket.com\/albums\/a552\/K_Cout12\/brssSTS_zpsdb71eddb.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Ccenter\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/en\/blog\/3655936\" title=\"Follow School Time Snippets on Bloglovin\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Follow on Bloglovin\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/widget\/bilder\/en\/widget.gif?id=3655936\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/2347343832815346292"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/2347343832815346292"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/02\/paint-chip-number-punch-puzzle-27-more.html","title":"28 Ways to Learn with Paint Chips"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AEEqnHpM4x8\/UurNv6vWJyI\/AAAAAAAAGKU\/WuuLB2hV4bU\/s72-c\/IMG_3714.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-7198094507460374050"},"published":{"$t":"2013-10-04T08:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-02-08T23:48:23.840-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Montessori"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Paint Chips"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Preschool"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tot Ideas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Paint Chip Color Matching Puzzle"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStarting today and for the next three Fridays, I am teaming up with some other fabulous bloggers to share fine motor activities to use with your kiddies. \u0026nbsp;To kick start this series, I am sharing an \u003Cb\u003Eeasy activity\u003C\/b\u003E that focuses not only on critical \u003Cb\u003Ehand\/ eye coordination\u003C\/b\u003E, but also \u003Cb\u003Ecolor matching\u003C\/b\u003E using paint chips.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KMlYtN80IaM\/Wn0mEs4i44I\/AAAAAAAAN18\/2Vr0Fvq6hV861GTF4Ymu0-XW3aOsdKZZgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bcolor%2Bmatching%2Bpuzzle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"preschool color matching\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KMlYtN80IaM\/Wn0mEs4i44I\/AAAAAAAAN18\/2Vr0Fvq6hV861GTF4Ymu0-XW3aOsdKZZgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bcolor%2Bmatching%2Bpuzzle.jpg\" title=\"Try this hands-on color matching activity with your preschooler using paint chips!  Also sneaks in fine motor skills, too!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBefore I go any further, let me just stress that fine motor work is very important for your littles to be exposed to-- and eventually master; it's the coordination\/ movement of all our\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Esmall\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;muscles. \u0026nbsp;These small muscles help us write, grab objects, stack a tower of blocks and zip a zipper, etc. etc.! \u0026nbsp;So I hope you enjoy this series and visit the other bloggers as we share ways to get those small muscles developing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nPreschool Color Matching\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSupplies:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Epaint chips\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B072JRMXL1\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"fdb6f5eb2632bafb9ac2b50cd0b8c4f7\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"circle hole punch\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Circle-Scrapbook-Greeting-Handmake-Projects\/dp\/B072JRMXL1\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=fdb6f5eb2632bafb9ac2b50cd0b8c4f7\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_7313772\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehole punch\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_7313772\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=fdb6f5eb2632bafb9ac2b50cd0b8c4f7\u0026amp;_cb=1518151691880\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ecup of beans\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00361NV88\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"00965c3c25c6a0018f4d23a70c15a19d\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"kid tweezers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Learning-Resources-Jumbo-Tweezers-Set\/dp\/B00361NV88\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=00965c3c25c6a0018f4d23a70c15a19d\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_5513141\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etweezers\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5513141\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=00965c3c25c6a0018f4d23a70c15a19d\u0026amp;_cb=1518151670430\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nFine Motor Skills Puzzle\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOkay, onto the activity! Grab a paint swatch, hole punch, and tweezers. \u0026nbsp;I suppose the cup of beans is optional, but it helped the paint chips stand up and easier to grab.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-f8Tp9x68_hQ\/Wn0mJrpTFuI\/AAAAAAAAN2A\/veUA3uBLEHsMO7D9VzmjyRwiq9qYaZOxACLcBGAs\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bcolor%2Bmatching.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"preschool color matching using paint chips\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-f8Tp9x68_hQ\/Wn0mJrpTFuI\/AAAAAAAAN2A\/veUA3uBLEHsMO7D9VzmjyRwiq9qYaZOxACLcBGAs\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bcolor%2Bmatching.JPG\" title=\"Paint Chips Color Matching \u0026quot;Puzzle\u0026quot;-- hands-on activity for preschoolers!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Using the hole punch, I made a circle of every shade on the paint swatch. \u0026nbsp;I stood them up in the cup of beans and then gave my 2 year old (30 months) a pair of tweezers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rJFYYk2TOYE\/Wn0mQDWkjtI\/AAAAAAAAN2E\/YRfg1E95YlYU6hzLY8Jnl3PCWsCu3i4wACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tweezer%2Bfine%2Bmotor%2Bskills.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fine motor skills color matching activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rJFYYk2TOYE\/Wn0mQDWkjtI\/AAAAAAAAN2E\/YRfg1E95YlYU6hzLY8Jnl3PCWsCu3i4wACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tweezer%2Bfine%2Bmotor%2Bskills.JPG\" title=\"Tweezers are great for fine motor skills! Try this color matching activity using paint chips!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;If the tweezers are causing your little one to get frustrated, feel free to modify the activity and let them use their fingers, instead. \u0026nbsp;We want this to be a challenge, but still fun!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Using the tweezers, she picked up a circled paint chip and matched it to the right shade on the paint swatch--that was the goal anyways! \u0026nbsp;She often just placed the circle where ever she wished and I had to ask, \"Does that match?!\" \u0026nbsp;And she would say, \"Nooooooooooo..... \" and giggle. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g_CmXiuOmPk\/Wn0mVAKJtZI\/AAAAAAAAN2I\/jyUfjpWcudIsCl0EDG4Dw3-SxaxbmA1aQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bpuzzle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"paint chip color matching activity\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g_CmXiuOmPk\/Wn0mVAKJtZI\/AAAAAAAAN2I\/jyUfjpWcudIsCl0EDG4Dw3-SxaxbmA1aQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/paint%2Bchip%2Bpuzzle.jpg\" title=\"Preschool Color Matching Activity Using Paint Chips\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;The tweezers were a bit difficult for her to use. \u0026nbsp;She could pinch the circle, but often didn't hold onto it long enough as she raised it up and it fell back into the beans. \u0026nbsp;She did enjoy trying to get them all and with much encouragement from me, she did it!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd while your little one is at it, encourage some bean free-play, too!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pc0-LujSrcU\/Wn0mZqmglLI\/AAAAAAAAN2M\/1yPtstoqFMIx9AicWtk8151qvdKUuXgPACLcBGAs\/s1600\/fine%2Bmotor%2Bskills%2Bcolor%2Bmatching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"paint chip color matching\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pc0-LujSrcU\/Wn0mZqmglLI\/AAAAAAAAN2M\/1yPtstoqFMIx9AicWtk8151qvdKUuXgPACLcBGAs\/s1600\/fine%2Bmotor%2Bskills%2Bcolor%2Bmatching.jpg\" title=\"Paint Chip Color Matching Puzzle\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMore Fine Motor Skills Activities\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QZnHwQfg62Y\/Uk265__A3gI\/AAAAAAAAEjU\/m9Lt3SAF8aQ\/s1600\/fine+motor+friday.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fine motor skills\" border=\"0\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QZnHwQfg62Y\/Uk265__A3gI\/AAAAAAAAEjU\/m9Lt3SAF8aQ\/s200\/fine+motor+friday.jpg\" title=\"fine motor skills\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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They are made up of 7 peices called, \"tans.\"\u0026nbsp; Make your own set of Tangrams- it's easy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDuring our \"row\" of \u003Ci\u003EThe Rag Coat\u003C\/i\u003E, by Lauren Mills, the manuals math lesson was on geometric shapes and suggested creating shapes on a Geoboard and\/or playing with tangrams.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWith my stash of paint chips, I created our own\u003Cb\u003E magnetic tangram \u003C\/b\u003Eset.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EUIuABm3928\/Wy7zXxJekSI\/AAAAAAAAO9k\/x7NAOcZAZGgMkjST8o-lksD3ohXwNh3IgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/magnetic%2Btangrams%2BDIY.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"magnetic tangrams DIY\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EUIuABm3928\/Wy7zXxJekSI\/AAAAAAAAO9k\/x7NAOcZAZGgMkjST8o-lksD3ohXwNh3IgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/magnetic%2Btangrams%2BDIY.JPG\" title=\"Tangram Puzzles are a great logic manipulative.  Here's a creative way to make your own Tangram Magnets-- it's easy!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt was an easy project to throw together and would make a great busy bag and\/ or road trip activity.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E\nDIY\u0026nbsp;Tangrams Set\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSupplies I used:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Epaint chips\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005HY9XFC\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B005HY9XFC\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=POPXKGUVXPV7GQNM\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emagnet tape\u003C\/a\u003E (cut into pieces)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Etangram outline\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTangrams are typically all one color, but our set was quite colorful because I used I used paint chips.\u0026nbsp; You could easily use laminated construction paper or card stock, as well that way the pieces hold up longer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\nHow to Make DIY Tangrams\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nI printed a\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crayola.com\/free-coloring-pages\/print\/chinese-tangrams-coloring-page\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E tangram outline\u003C\/a\u003E from Crayola.com and cut out the individual pieces.\u0026nbsp; There will be 7 pieces:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETwo large right triangles.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOne medium sized right triangle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETwo small right triangles.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOne small square.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNext, I traced the shapes on the paint chips and cut the shapes again. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFinally, to make the tangrams magnetic, I attached magnetic tape around the edges to the back of each piece.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow you are ready to play on a cookie sheet or the fridge!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"DIY Tangram Magnet Set\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qtgB8rW6n6M\/Wy7z9jCf9uI\/AAAAAAAAO9s\/L24OVI12VsUgVPIr7gmXlmnKA24BOvqsgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DIY%2BTangram%2BMagnet%2BSet.JPG\" title=\"DIY Tangram Magnet Set\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI added a few circles, too from our leftover paint chips.\u0026nbsp; Now you have your own DIY Tangram Magnets!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTangrams are a great way to work on basic math skills and are fun to play around with.\u0026nbsp; There are many Tangram puzzle worksheets that provide an image for you child to make on his\/her own.\u0026nbsp; You can find some at\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.abcteach.com\/directory\/subjects-math-geometry-tangrams-3955-2-1#24314\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;ABCTeach\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHope you enjoy this creative DIY activity!\u0026nbsp; 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