Discover how to make a paint sample shade-matching DIY kids activity that enhances preschoolers’ color recognition and discrimination skills.
Have you ever thought about snagging some FREE paint samples from the hardware store? Get ready to turn those into a super fun and educational shade-matching game for the kiddos! There’s no need to break the bank or make Jeff Bezos any richer! Just grab those paint chips (please be mindful and only take what you need) and let your kids match the shades.
It’s like a DIY color puzzle and a total win for their color recognition skills!
Have younger children? Grab just 3 primary colors and give it a go!
Trust me, you’ll be amazed at how easy and cheap this activity is while your kids are busy and learning.
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Paint Samples Shade Matching DIY Kids Activity
Materials
Below is the list of materials you will need to make this Paint-Swatches-Paint Samples Shade Matching DIY.
- paint samples
- circle puncher
- clothespin
- craft sticks
- a glue stick
How to Make Paint Samples Shade Matching DIY Kids Activity
Creating a Paint Samples Shade Matching DIY Kids Activity is an easy way to entertain young children while teaching them about different colors in a fun way. Start by gathering a stack of paint samples from your local paint store or Home Depot. The best part is that these paint chip cards are usually free!
You can also grab paint swatches in a variety of shapes to make things more interesting. Cut out different shades from a paint sample strip and glue them onto a piece of paper.
Then, give your child clothes pins to match the correct color to the swatch on the paper—it’s a creative and educational art project that helps with color recognition and fine motor skills.
Modification for Younger Children
For younger kids, turning this into a busy bag or activity bag is an easy activity that they can do on the go. Attach the paint chip samples to a metal ring clip so kids can easily flip through them and find the matching shades.
You can also try a scavenger hunt where they find items around the house that match the vibrant colors of the paint chip samples. This activity has so many different ways to play, and you can even incorporate it into a rainbow craft or other paint chip activities.
Whether it’s for a rainy afternoon or a quick trip to the local hardware store, this is one of those great ideas that provides so much fun for kids!
When Do Children Start to Differentiate Colors
Now, at what age, you might ask, will your little one benefit from this activity?
Children typically start to differentiate colors around the age of 18 months to 2 years. At this stage, they begin to recognize and name basic (primary) colors like red, blue, and yellow.
By the time they reach 3 years old, most children can identify and name several colors and start to understand the concept of color mixing. Encouraging color-related activities during this period can significantly enhance their color recognition and cognitive development.
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Shade Discrimination
Now, shade discrimination requires more advanced skills.
Children usually begin to differentiate shades of colors around the age of 3 to 4 years. At this stage, they start to understand that colors can come in different shades or tones, such as light blue and dark blue. This ability to distinguish between shades develops gradually and can be enhanced through activities that involve sorting, matching, and discussing various shades of colors.
Engaging them in creative play with paint samples or colored objects can help solidify their understanding of color nuances.
Paint-Swatches-Paint Samples Shade Matching DIY Video Tutorial
Instructions:
First, collect a variety of paint sample cards in different shades. Then, punch a hole in each shade to create a circular swatch. Next, glue the punched-out circles onto clothespins.
Lastly, offer your child the swatches and have them match each clothespin to the corresponding shade on the cardstock.
Developmental Benefits:
Color Recognition: Helps children differentiate between various shades of colors.
Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, gluing, and matching the swatches improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Cognitive Skills: Enhances problem-solving abilities and reinforces the concept of matching and categorization.
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Turn those free paint samples into a shade-matching game that’s both fun and educational. This activity not only boosts your child’s color recognition and fine motor skills but also provides a great way to spend quality time together. Perfect for kids of all ages, it’s a creative and cost-effective way to keep them engaged and learning.
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How to Make Paint Samples Shade Matching DIY Kids Activity
Get ready to turn those into a super fun and educational shade-matching game for the kiddos!
No need to break the bank or make Jeff Bezos any richer!
Just grab those paint chips, (please be mindful and only take what you need) and let your kids match the shades.
It’s like a DIY color puzzle and a total win for their color recognition skills!
Have younger children? Grab just 3 primary colors and give it a go!
Trust me, you’ll be amazed at how easy and cheap this activity is while your kids are busy and learning.
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