If you've exhausted all of your toddler color-sorting activities and you're looking for something new, you've come to the right place! This super easy pom-pom color sorting activity utilizes things you probably already have at home, and it's something your child can do with little guidance so you can work on your to-do list without your little one underfoot. Read on for the materials and directions to this pom-pom sorting activity.
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Why is Color Sorting Important?
The ability to sort items by color is considered a milestone for early learners, and identifying the name of a color is an important part of their development. Munsell Color's blog has a wonderful post that gives some scientific background on the importance of color recognition as well as some activities for teaching it to children. Pom-Pom color sorting is just one of many activities that I have found which my son loves.
Pom-Pom Color Sorting Activity
For this activity you will need the following materials:
A pack of pom-poms in multiple colors (the bigger-sized ones work best)
Construction paper (one piece for each pom-pom color)
Start by laying out the construction paper in a line on the floor. Dump the pom-poms into a pile or a bowl if you want more containment. Instruct your child to use the tongs to pick out one color at a time and place it on the matching piece of paper.
...That's it! It's really that simple!
You can be as hands-on as you want. When I want my son to practice following directions, I'll tell him which color to do next instead of letting him pick. If I need to get something done around the house, I leave him to his own devices.
Tips: The bigger-sized pom-poms work best for this activity because they are easier to grab with the tongs. The tongs I use are seven inches which are better for little hands.
What I Love About This Activity
Not only is my son learning to recognize and sort colors, but he's also working on fine motor skills by using the tongs to pick up the pom-poms. He can also work on skills like following directions or independent play.
What are some of your favorite color-sorting activities? Comment below!
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