Help young kids match the different colors and develop fine motor control with this DIY Egg Carton Color Sort Activity. This fine motor activity is a great way for 1 – 2 year olds to practice essential life skills through hands-on play.
But the best part is that you probably already have all the supplies you need at home. Try this 5 minute DIY the next time you’re setting up a play invitation for your baby or toddler.
If you want more ways to teach your toddlers about colors, then check out the Color Activity Pack. This collection of color themed printables is perfect for little learners.
Disclosure: Adult supervision is required for all activities at all times.
More Color Themed Activities for Kids
There are so many different ways to teach younger children color recognition through play based learning. Here are some of my favorite color themed activities for little ones.
- Magnetic Color Sort Puzzle
- Paper Plate Color Match Activity
- Color Wheel Art for Kids (Free Printable Template)
- Color Wheel Hunt
- Color Sorting Sticky Window Activity
For more ideas, take a look at these 25 Colors Crafts and Activities for Kids.
Materials Needed
- An empty egg carton
- Permanent marker in the colours of the rainbow
- Scissors
- Paper straws, pipe cleaners or colorful pom poms
How to Make an Egg Carton Color Sort Activity
1. Cut the straws into 1 inch lengths
I used colorful straws for this activity because I already had them in my craft supplies. However, I think that a huge collection of colourful pom poms would be amazing for this activity.
2. Color in the egg carton trays
Turn your egg carton upside down and color in each of the cups a different color. Make sure you choose colors that match the color of straws you have.
3. Poke a hole in each tray
I used a pair of scissors to make a hole in the middle of each of the coloured egg cartons. But of course, use what you have for this little project. A stanley knife or screwdriver will work too.
4. Use a pencil or screwdriver to make the hole bigger
To make the hole larger and more round (this is optional, I just liked the way it looked when the holes were round), insert a pencil into each hole. Then wiggle it around until the hole in the cardboard egg cartons are as large as you want.
If you do decide to do this activity with pom poms, you’ll need larger holes for them to fit through when you’re color sorting.
5. Post the straws through the holes
When you’re ready to play, simple pick up a color straw and place it through a hole in the corresponding color on the bottom of each cup
6. Enjoy playing
This activity is perfect for older babies and toddlers because it helps to develop a variety of different fine motor skills as well as colour recognition.
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