This activity is awesome for kids to play with.  They are able to practice their colors, as well as hand-eye coordination.  I found this activity on Pinterest!

You will need:

Markers

Ruler

Pencil

Small and Medium Bowl

Fabric (six different colors)

Popcorn Kernels or Rice

Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Tri-Fold

Colored Paper (to match the same colors of the material)

I was able to purchase all of the supplies at our local Walmart.

Directions:

1.  Trace six symmetrical circles on the tri-fold using the small bowl.  Cut them out with scissors or a pocket knife.

2.  Trace six circles on the colored paper using the medium bowl.  Then trace the same circles using the small bowl.  After you cut out the circles, this will create a border to go around the circles on the tri-fold.

3.  Cut and fill the colored material.  Use the hot glue gun to seal the material shut.

4.  Decorate the board.

5.  Test it out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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