a simple craft :: for toddlers

what do you do when your “big kids” go back to school and you need a little something to keep your toddlers that are still home busy?

this idea is not a new one.

i first saw it on instagram from someone who first saw it on pinterest…
it’s so simple.
and it’s one of those crafts/activities that’ll have you thinking “why didn’t i think of that?”

first, gather your supplies.
you’ll need…

*paint chip cards from the hardware store {assorted colors}
*scissors
*glue
*clothes pins

next, cut a section of the paint chip card from one side about ¾ inch wide.
and then cut the separate colors. {see photo}

final step for you, glue each color to a separate clothes pin.

now, it’s time for the fun!
call your preschooler in for A GAME!!
the idea is to simply match the clothes pin colors to the paint chip colors.

genius, right!?

have her name the colors as she completes a card.
fun AND learning.

mckinley played it again and again.
she loved it!!!

after she was finished playing the game the way it was intended she made her own fun.
she pretended they were cookies!

fun and learning AND imaginative play.
WINNING!