Color Recognition Owl Printable Activity

Inside: Use this free color recognition owl printable activity while reading the book Hoot and as a table activity!

We love using props during circle time.

In my 20+ years of teaching in the classroom I have found that having visuals keeps young children far more engaged than if they were expected to just sit and listen to you.

For example, my preschoolers love holding their spider sticks while we sing Itsy Bitsy Spider, and we have great fun counting when our colorful leaves are on the flannel board.

One of my new favorite props is created from our colored owls printable cards.

Velcro can be added so that they will stick to the flannel board, too!

Recently we used these owl props while reading a fun book called Hoot, a story about five owls that are different colors.

They can then be added to the table for a quiet learning activity.

Scroll down towards the bottom of this page to find the free printable!

Color Recognition Owl Printable Activity

When I am putting together circle time activities, I usually select the book first, then creating activities to go with it.

As I was planning our fall theme, I happened to stumble upon a board book called Hoot and knew it would tie in nicely.

This books is simple and short, perfect for 2 year olds (and young 3 year olds).

At this time, we are teaching virtually, so I had to keep that in mind, too.

However, I will definitely add this to our in-person fall activities in future years.

Using the Owl Activity at Circle Time

What you will need:

- Colored owls printable (scroll down towards bottom of page to find them)
- Hoot

Whether you are teaching virtually or in-person, the set up is the same.

Preparation

First, you will want to make a copy of the owl printable on heavy (card stock) paper.

Then, cut apart each card so that there are five owls of different colors.

There are a variety of ways you can use these owls:

- - Add velcro on the backs and stick on a flannel board.
  - Tape to craft sticks and hold in your hand.
  - Hold the cards by themselves in your hand.
  - Place in a pocket chart that is located in your circle time area.

Before reading Hoot, show the children each of the owls and ask what colors they are.

While reading the book, point to each owl card as you mention the color in the book.

When finished reading, review the colors of the owls again.