colour theory

Games

colour theory

Children colour a map using different colours, ensuring no two adjacent areas have the same colour. The maximum number of colour that can be used is 4 and make sure to give as less colour as the kids can. This fun activity builds logic, planning, and spatial thinking.

Materials

different coloured crayons
printed maps

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Checklist

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Were the kids planning and thinking before colouring the map rather than colouring randomly?

Was the maps drawn challenging enough for the children so they dont get bored?

how to play

Challanges

The adjacent colour should not be touching each other.
complete the map in certain time limit
Can you try to colour the map usinh less than 4 colours?

Questions to be asked

Are there any same colour touching each other on the map?
How many colours do you think is the minimum to colour the map without the neighbors sharing same colour