Paint Sample Word Rings

When school ended last  month I gave myself a challenge to come up with as many inventive uses for cheap or free items.  Today I came up with a nifty way to use those paint samples which the manufacturer has so kindly perforated with perfect little circles:

Word Rings!

I'm not sure if I'll put these in the Literacy Center or make some more sets so each table group can have their own set.  Either way, these are portable and much more hands on than our wall mounted word wall.  Paint samples are pretty sturdy, so they should last at least one year of use.

I wrote sight words on the cards and fastened them with a book ring.

Color words written on "that" color paint sample.

Paint Samples

I picked up some paint samples the other day at Walmart.  I want to come up with as many ideas for using these freebies as possible.  Here's what I've come up with so far.

A rainbow of possibilities!

Alphabetical Order #1:  Put the six strips in order.

Alphabetical Order #2:  Put the thirteen cards in order.

Alphabetical Order #3:  Put the twenty six cards in order.

Twice the fun!  Other than bingo markers, I need to come up with something to do with these perfect little circles!


I wonder if paint companies know how many ways resourceful teachers have found to use these little gems!  (I hope they are always readily available - you never know when inspiration may strike!)