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Materials

squares of wrapping paper in various colors and patterns

ribbon in a variety of colors

basket

Instructions

1. Give each child a square of wrapping paper.
2. Place all the ribbons in a basket. If you don't have ribbons, cut 1" strips or
squares from the larger wrapping paper.
3. Pass the basket around and encourage the children to find a ribbon that
matches the pattern or color of their paper.
4. Ask each child to tell why she chose a specific ribbon.

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