Color Tablets Box 1

Box 1 introduces the three primary colors through a matching exercise. Holding tablets by the white edges teaches children to handle materials carefully.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Sensorial
• Learning area: Visual Discrimination
• Level: Ages 3-4

Objectives

• Identify primary colors: red, yellow, blue
• Match identical colors
• Develop color vocabulary
• Build visual discrimination skills

Materials

• Color Box 1: 6 tablets (2 each of red, yellow, blue)
• Tablets with white borders for handling

Instructions

1. Place box on table, open carefully. 2. Remove tablets one at a time, holding by edges. 3. Mix tablets on table. 4. Select one tablet, place aside. 5. Find its match from remaining tablets. 6. Place matched pair together. 7. Continue until all pairs are matched.

Educator tip

Always hold tablets by the white edges—this protects the colored surfaces and teaches careful handling.

Assessment

Child correctly matches all three color pairs and handles tablets by edges.

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