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Color Sorting Cups

Color Sorting Cups

1–4 years5–15 minSmall spaceTired-friendly

You'll need

Colored cups or bowlsSmall colorful items (pom poms, blocks, crayons)

#Steps

1Set out cups in different colors
2Dump small items in a pile
3Show how to sort by color
4Let them match items to cups

Why it works

Sorting develops early math skills and categorization thinking.

Try also

Sort by size instead
Use tongs for extra challenge
Time it for older kids

Ensure items are too large to choke on for younger toddlers.

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