Read:
- Purple Pride by Christianne C. Jones
- The Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
- Purple by Patricia M. Stockland
- Purple as a Plum by Molly Dingles
- “I Know My Colors” Toys Coloring Book Jumbo
- Abeka Nursery Arts & Crafts pg. 73, 79, 81, 83, 87, 89, 153
Song:
WE LOVE PURPLE
Tune: “Three Blind Mice”
We love purple, we love purple.
Yes, we do. Yes, we do.
Purple grapes and eggplant,
Purple plums and grape juice,
Just for me, just for you.
–Heather McPhail
Color Recognition: Show the child 3 cars or toys (be sure one is purple). Have the child point to the purple car. (we used bows today)
Word Recognition: Print the Purple paper to use with do-a-dot markers.
Discuss:
- What is something purple? Plum, violets, jam, etc…
- “I spy something purple…”
Snack: Blackberry Smoothie, Grape juice, Plums, Grapes, Cabbage, Blackberries, Grape Jelly, Purple Jello
Blackberry Smoothie
Materials:
- 1 Cup Blackberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 Cup almond milk (or coconut milk)
Directions:
- Blend the berries in a blender, scrape the sides.
- Add the banana and blend more, scrape the sides.
- Add the milk and blend until smooth.
Purple Playdough
Get out any purple play dough and purple play dough toys and tools. Show the child how to use the tools.
Purple Mixed Media Collage
Materials: any drawing materials that you have that are PURPLE (crayons, markers, colored pencil), white and purple paper, scissors, glue
Description: Child used drawing materials on the white paper. Then she will cut small pieces of her paper and glue them all onto the purple paper.
Skills Targeted: teach your tot to follow directions, be creative, and fine motor skills.
Play with Purple Balloon
This girl loves to play with balloons. Today we played with a purple dancing scarf instead of a balloon.
PURPLE word and pictures
I found these Color Headers in the Target back to school clearance a few years ago. She put the yellow pictures onto the PURPLE word.
Planting Purple Tulips
Materials:
- Purple Construction Paper
- Craft Sticks
- Egg Carton
Directions:
- Cut tulip shapes from the paper and glue a craft stick to them.
- Turn the egg carton upside down and cut slits in each egg part.
- The child can plant the tulips in the different slits.
- Count how many tulips he planted.
Skills Targeted: teach your tot color recognition, teach your tot to follow directions
PURPLE Baby Bin
I made a Baby Bin filled with purple toys for my granddaughter to play with too.
Here are the links to posts for the individual colors that we learned:
