Name: Color Huey & The Four Seasons
Brand: SimplyFun LLC
SKU: SF132
Price: 26.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Players place color tokens on their Huey boards, or give them to another player if they can't place them. The first player to completely fill their Huey board wins!

Welcome to Simply Fun’s on-line School of Play-ology!

Today we’re going to learn about basic colors along with word/color association with Color Huey & The Four Seasons.

Color Huey can be played with 2 to 5 players, and is a good game for children as young as 3 years and up.

The Color Huey game comes with 5 double-sided Huey Boards for players to fill up with matching colors from a selection of 40 plastic Color Tokens. The tokens come in 9 different colors. The tokens that are red, purple, yellow, pink, blue, brown, orange and green are translucent plastic. The silver tokens are solid plastic and used for a second version of the game.

There is also a cloth token bag to store the tokens when not in use.

Notice that one side of the board, Huey the worm has white spaces on his back with words that name colors (Game A). On the other side, Huey also has white spaces and is wearing colored shoes (Game B)

Younger children who are not yet reading can play using the side with the colored shoes to match the color to a shoe and begin working on sight word recognition. Children who can read will be able to play using the board with shoes all the same color, matching the color token to the word. Each board has a different color order of the words so that the child cannot ‘memorize’ the location as they can in standard color/shape puzzles which helps to reinforce the learning..

To set up the basic game, first place all the silver tokens in the game box, as they are not used in either of the basic games A or B, but can be used in a variation of both games we’ll see later.

Next, place all the remaining color tokens in the token bag and place the bag in the middle of the table within reach of all players.

Finally, have all players choose different Huey Boards and place them in front of themselves.

In Game A, players will match tokens with the color words in the white spaces on Huey’s back (as shown).

In Game B, players will match tokens with Huey’s colored shoes.

Both games have the same goal, but different learning levels.

The goal of either game is to be the first player to fill all seven circles on Huey’s back with matching color tokens.

Note that a token in a color matching Huey’s hat cannot be one of the seven.

The game begins when the first player draws a color token from the bag. Then, one of two things will happen:

1) if the token color is NOT already on Huey’s back and it does NOT match the color of Huey’s hat on that board, the token may be placed on the white space showing the correct color name. (show example with orange token)

2) If the token color is already on Huey’s back OR if the color matches Huey’s hat, the player must pass the token on to another player who does not have that color already. The player then draws another token from the bag and either places it or passes it on.

A turn ends only when a player successfully places a color token on his Huey board. This may take several tries!

To enhance learning, have children say the name of the color aloud when they place a token on their Huey board.

The basic game ends when the first player has placed all seven different color tokens on Huey’s back. The first one to fill his card is the winner!

Now, what about those silver tokens? They come into play in a game variant called Taking Tokens.

In this game, the silver tokens go in the bag with all the other colors during the game setup, but cause a different event if drawn. Watch out!

If a player draws a silver token, he immediately discards it and takes one token (of a color not already on his Huey board) from any other player’s board. He then places that token on his board. After drawing the silver token, the player’s turn is over. If the player draws a silver token but there are no color tokens on the other players board then he needs, his turn ends. He may not take a token from another player unless he can use it on his board..

Other game rules stay the same and the game still ends with the first player filling a card.

For a little extra learning have kids describe the four seasonal backgrounds appearing on each board!

Learn your colors and fill up your cards with Color Huey!

Core Standard*: None

Not available for this product

Cognitive

Suggestions for How to Modify Play Experience
This game is good for children who know or are learning their colors. If the child is not yet reading, just play the color version.

For children learning sound-letter association, play the game one word at a time on the caterpillar. Select two color tokens and hold them next to the first color word. Ask the child to pick which color matches the color word. If the child is correct, he gets to place the token. Move down the caterpillar, giving the child two options each time. As the child increases skills, increase the number of options to three.

Another option would be to make an additional set of tokens with the same words that match the words on the caterpillar. Children can then match these word tokens to the same word on the caterpillar, making this a letter and word matching game.

Communication

Suggestions for How to Modify Play Experience
Ask the child to name the color or read the color word when they place the token.

Discuss the sounds of the letters in the words. When the child makes a correct (or incorrect) response, ask the child to explain their thinking.

Sensorimotor

Suggestions for How to Modify Play Experience
The tokens are small and smooth and may be difficult for children with fine motor limitations to manipulate. If the child takes several from the bag, the adult can place one token in each hand (returning the rest) and let the child pick one hand. It should be easier to pick up one token from a palm. Alternatively, the adult can hold up the chosen token for the child to grasp.

If needed, the child can point to where a token goes so an adult, or another player, can place the token on behalf of the child.

Social Emotional/Behavioral

Suggestions for How to Modify Play Experience
This is a calm game that encourages turn-taking. It may be good for children who get overly excited and provide a means for increasing focus.

Children who are impulsive may enjoy being in charge of the token bag.

Vision

Suggestions for How to Modify Play Experience
Use a black marker to outline the circles on the caterpillar.

The clear colored markers may be difficult to differentiate. Use a sheet of white paper to set the token on top of when the child picks one. This will help the child see the color more accurately. The child can then place the token on the right color.

Hearing

Suggestions for How to Modify Play Experience
Hearing should not be a problem in this game.

*Data compiled from CCSSI ELA Standards, WA Science Standards, and Washington Social Studies Standards

Color Huey is a simple game involving two levels of play. The first level requires children to match colored tokens to the colored shoes on the caterpillar's feet. For this level children only need to know how to match colors. The second level requires matching the color tokens to the written color word on the caterpillar's body. Children who can recognize simple words or match the first sounds of the colors to the first sounds on the words will be able to play the game.

Autism Strengths & Interests

Short Summary of Strengths & Interests

Is interested in and can match colors.
Can identity and say first letter sounds in words.
Recognizes some simple words.

Is good at matching visual items

Is This Game Appropriate? Yes

Description
Color Huey is a matching game. The first level requires children to match colored tokens to the shoes on the caterpillar's feet. For this level children only need to know how to match colors. The second level requires matching the color tokens to the written color word on the caterpillar's body. Children who can recognize simple words or match the first sounds of the colors to the first sounds on the words will be able to play the game.

Has a good memory for sensory details, including visual, touch, taste and smell

This game is not appropriate

Has a good memory for words, phrases and dialouge

This game is not appropriate

Has a good memory for pictures, numbers and patterns

This game is not appropriate

Likes to put things in order or a sequence

Is This Game Appropriate? Yes

Description
Playing Color Huey requires putting all the color tokens in the correct spots on the player's game board. Children who enjoy organizing toys, coins, and other objects will expand that interest playing Color Huey.

Learns through visualizing or "replaying" actions in their mind

This game is not appropriate

Likes activities with rules, such as math and phonics

This game is not appropriate

Is very concrete and literal

Is This Game Appropriate? Yes

Description
Many children prefer activities that are literal and predictable. Color Huey may be fun for these children because they physically place color tokens to match the words or colors on the game board. There is nothing abstract about playing Color Huey.

Learns in small "chunks" (for example, phone numbers are 3 chunks of number xxx-xxx-xxxx that are combined together)

This game is not appropriate

Is good at nonverbal reasoning and logic

This game is not appropriate

Likes spatial problem solving

This game is not appropriate

Can read well with good vocabulary, though may not fully comprehend content

Is This Game Appropriate? Yes

Description
Children who can read the names of colors will be able to play both sides of their game boards. If children cannot read the word but can make the sound of the first letter of the word (ex: "r" for red), can still try to match the color token by saying the name of the color token they pick up.

Likes to use and has good fine motor skill

Is This Game Appropriate? Yes

Description
Children who enjoy fine motor activities like playing with coins or cards may enjoy Color Huey which requires placing color tokens on the player's game board. The color tokens are medium sized, so refined fine motor skills are not needed.

Likes established routines or set ways of doing things

This game is not appropriate

Likes manipulating, constructing or building things

Is This Game Appropriate? Yes

Description

Likes to use and has good musical abilities

This game is not appropriate

Likes to use and has good drawing skills

This game is not appropriate

Autism Special Considerations

Appears to ignore other's communication and/or has difficulty giving eye contact to a communication partner

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? Yes

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Has difficulty understanding complex verbal directions

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? No

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Uses vocabulary inaccurately or demonstrates echolalia (repeating another's speech)

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? No

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Gets stuck repeating a verbal topic or physical actions and/or has difficulty attending to others' actions or topic.

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? Yes

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Has difficulty producing speech/communication

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? Yes

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Has difficulty sequencing multi-step actions and/or doing complex abstract tasks

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? No

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Demonstrates difficulty initiating and maintaining social interactions

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? Yes

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Acts out or demonstrates avoidance behaviors when frustrated, overwhelmed, or needs more sensory input.

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? No

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Has short attention span for non-preferred activities

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? No

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Needs sameness or consistent routines and/or has difficulty with transitions from one activity to another

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? No

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills:

Has difficulty understanding others' feelings, intentions, and the reasons for others' actions.

Is This Game Appropriate for Child with Characteristic? Yes

Can Child with Characteristic Play Game w/o Modification? No

Strategies for Developing Compensatory Skills: