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Nature Color Hunt Fine Motor Activity

Materials

  • Empty egg carton
  • Paint various colors
  • Paintbrush
  • Sensory tweezers or tongs
  • Nature items flowers, leaves, grass, pinecones, etc.

Instructions

  • Prepare the Egg Carton: Paint the inside of each section of the egg carton with a different color and let it dry.
  • Set Out on a Nature Hunt: Encourage kids to explore outdoors (backyard, park, or garden) to find small nature items that match the colors inside the egg carton.
  • Use Sensory Tweezers: Kids can use tweezers to pick up each nature item and place it into the corresponding colored section.
  • Compare & Discuss: After filling the egg carton, talk about the different textures, shapes, and colors they found.