Ignore the text and say the box colors as quickly as you can without making mistakes.
Our brains tend to automatically read words when faced with them. You have to bypass that and focus
on the box color only. It’s easier said than done!
See if you can go through the whole page without making a mistake. If you are finding it easy, challenge yourself to do it faster.
You can have a competition, and see if anyone can do the whole page without mistakes three times in a row.
Both of you do this, take turns, take your time, and focus on one box color at a time.
It’s just for fun, don’t stress over getting right!
In a group, take turns, and see if the participants can go through the whole page without making a mistake.
Take part yourself too. How fast can you do the whole page?
Early Stage Memory Care/Dementia
Both of you do this, take turns, take your time, and focus on one box color at a time.
It’s just for fun, don’t stress over getting it right!
Beware that some people with dementia may find it confusing, and ensure they don’t feel stressed.
To try another Color brain teaser activity, click here.
Click here for lots more brain teasers, and if you want to learn to make your own Leapfrog game, click this link. The leapfrog game is a great mental puzzle to exercise those little grey cells.
This link will show you how to navigate the leapfrog game.
Printable Page With a List of Topics.
Wind your way to the heart.
Maria Shows You How to Make Your Own Brain Game and How to Play it.
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