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Busy Things hosts over 1600 curriculum-linked activities and games for early years and primary aged children. A school subscription also includes lots of features and tools for teachers that promise to save planning time. Take a free trial to have a proper play or book a demo here.
Pixel by numbers
To create the picture, colour each square with the colour that has the same number. Use the hide/show grid button to see your image without numbers.
Discussion points
- What would happen if you swapped two colours around - how would the picture change?
- If you could add your own colour, which would you choose?
- Can you imagine a story about the finished picture?
Teaching tips:
Fill the pixels with the corresponding colour as indicated by the number and watch your image come to life. Select your chosen design from the pictures folder or opt for a mystery design for added fun.
Use this activity to practise and develop fine motor skills, colour recognition and matching, concentration and attention to detail. The sensory nature of this activity also makes it ideal for a 'brain break'.
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Schools have no limit on the number of pupils that can use Busy Things simultaneously.
