color & shape theme for toddlers: circle color bath.

i feel like it's been forever since i've been able to create intentional learning opportunities for emery, but we're finally back to a normal schedule, so we're focusing on colors and shapes!

i plan to post each activity we do separately and then organize the links on the "kids" page for easy reference.

the first thing we've done so far was a primary colored polka dot bath. i found the themed bath idea on pinterest from Play Create Explore and kept it in the back of my mind. the other day while shopping at target, i stumbled upon foam polka dots in the dollar section! score.

there were 2 colors that had one extra polka dot, so i used a punch to cut a few small ones for fun.i was blown away by how much emery's loved this!

on the Play Create Explore blog, her child sorted the circles by color on the wall - totally over emery's head right now. 

• we play a basic game where i ask her for a specific colored circle and she hands it to me. 
• when i have all of them in my hand, i give them back to her and she hangs them all back up, begging to play again! the more we play the better she gets!

i like that there are only 4 colors in the set - i don't want overwhelm her. i feel like only having 4 to choose from helps her learn these 4 really well. for different activities, i'll also keep it limited, but with different colors :-) 

looking for more basic color toddler games? here's a post with a valentine theme!

what are your favorite color toddler activities??

more to come soon :-)

love and learning,

amber.