Purple

Exploring the color purple

Instructions

Set up a purple table, tray or basket
Let child collect items through the month that are purple and place on the table (purple items of clothing, eggplant, plums, grape jelly, purple markers or crayons, purple ribbon, etc.)
Make a sign together with a child highlighting the word purple and place on the purple table, tray or basket

Simplify

Watch/listen to learn about the color purple

Extend

Make a "bunch" of purple grapes

Materials Needed:

White paper (construction, paint, or heavy paper)

Empty toilet paper roll

Plate (plastic/paper)

Purple paint

Green marker, paint, or crayon to draw stem

Put paint in a thin layer on the plate
Dip the end of the toilet paper roll into the paint and stamp onto the paper.
Make a "bunch of grapes" using the toilet paper roll
Draw a green stem at the top

Other purple ideas here

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

What is your favorite purple food?

What is the craziest thing you have ever eaten?

Materials

tray/small table/basket
purple items

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Curriculum Plan Resources

Skills Focus

Shape - Star
Color - Purple
Number - Review
Alphabet Letters - S, V
Senses - Touch
Character Trait - Respect
Target Words - Hot, Soft, Above, Below

Monthly Proverb

Scottish-He that is wise can make a friend of a foe

Did You Know?

"The foundations of social competence that are developed in the first five years are linked to emotional well-being and affect a child’s later ability to functionally adapt in school and to form successful relationships throughout life." National Scientific Council on the Developing Child