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Hot Air Balloon Colors and Shapes
Lesson Plan Preschool Printable Activities

A fun way to introduce the first manned aircraft, the balloon aircraft. Have fun with colors and shapes.

Materials:

printer
white paper or light blue paper
coloring tools in primary colors for tracing B&W
scissors
glue stick

Instructions:

Print template.
Idea: print to light blue paper for a sky background -- add clouds with strands of cotton balls.
Trace the balloon's outline in clockwise motion in the primary colors indicated. Tracing is an effective pre-writing skill.
Identify each shape and color
Count the shapes > optional > write numbers in front or behind the shapes
Cut out the shapes
Match and paste the shapes on the dotted areas
Craft version: cut around, and add a string or ribbon loop for an ornament or decoration

Template: Hot Air Balloon Aircraft - Colors & Shapes

Resources: Hot Air Balloon lesson plan

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