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Ice cream color shop

Draw imaginary scoops and match their colors.

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What you need

Paper and large child-appropriate crayons in two or more colors.

Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.

Let's make it happen

  1. Draw two large pretend ice cream cones and color each a different color.
  2. Draw a scoop above one cone using a matching color.
  3. Invite your child to choose a matching color for another scoop and describe its imaginary flavor.

Stay beside your child and put supplies away afterward.

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