One Color at a Time
Wave one colored cloth slowly and say its name. Babies love a slow show.
- Ages
- 3 mo–2 yrs
- Play
- 3–10 min
- Prep
- 1 min
- Mess
- barely any
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- on the floor
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- three cloths or dish towels in different colors
Optional
- a mirrorGet it on Amazon
How to play
Sit facing them and hold up one cloth.
Wave it slowly and say the color: blue. Soft blue.
Drop it gently over their hand and let them pull it off.
Swap to the next color and do the same.
At the end, hold up two and ask which one is blue. Any reach counts.
What it helps with
Keep it safe
- Never leave a baby with cloth over their face. Stay close and keep it light.
Make it different next time
- Hide a toy under one color and ask them to find it under the red one.
- Sing the colors to a tune you already know.
Cleanup: Back in the drawer.
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Color Bottles
5–20 min 4 mo–2 yrs Low mess- three small clear plastic bottles
- food coloring
- strong tape for the lids
- Good for siblings
