Game: Color “Corners”

One of my favorite games in elementary school was 4 corners. This is where each corner in the classroom was designated a number and whoever was it would close their eyes and shout out one numbered corner. Whatever number was called, anyone in that corner would be out. This continued until one person was left and was named the winner.

Sometimes in the art room, we would finish a project early or have a weird day where we would have a short class and not enough time to get out materials or start a new lesson. I created a game called Color “Corners” based on my favorite childhood school game. Instead of corners, I would have tables.

• You need 6 tables or 6 areas, one for each color on the color wheel; red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple.
• Place a color on each table or section to avoid confusion. I would take out paint bottles of each color.

• Go over the rules of the game with the class
  • Walk. Those who run or push will be asked to sit out of the round.
  • No changing tables or areas after the fact has been called.
  • Be good sports. Know that we will play a few rounds so getting out is just part of the game and there will be more chances to play.
• Once everyone understands the expectations, you may begin the game by calling out a color fact. Some examples are,
  • Sit down if you are at a table with a primary color. Red, blue, and yellow.
  • ….with a secondary color. Purple, orange, and green.
  • ….that makes the color purple when mixed. Red and blue
  • ….that is a warm color. Red, yellow, and orange
• Continue until you have one student remaining

Depending on the age group or what you have taught them about color and color theory, you can make the facts more difficult or advanced. This allows for the students to enjoy a game while also practicing the knowledge that they have learned about color. I played this for many years by request from my students and found that it is enjoyable from kindergarten to at least 5th grade.