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Color Clips PrintablesColor Clips Printables
Publisher
Positively Autism
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Grade
Pre-K - 3rd
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Printables & Templates
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Duration
1 hr
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Direct Instruction
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Projection
Printables

Color Clips

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R-E-D spells red. Kids manipulate squares of color and match a lettered, color square with the same letter printed on a clothespin.

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Concepts

color recognition, autism

Additional Tags

programs

Instructional Ideas

  • The same approach may be used with images of objects and animals
  • Laminate the color squares to permit reuse

Classroom Considerations

  • Links to other resources designed for learners with autism, and available for purchase, are included

Pros

  • Although the colors change, the shapes used for the letters remain constant
  • Complete directions for creating the letters, illustrations, templates, and additional versions of the activity are included

Cons

  • None

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