Pikachu Pulses Worksheet: Following Instructions and Coloring Fun!

How to use this worksheet

Read the color instructions together before starting, identifying which lentil color goes on which part of the Pikachu image — red lentils for the red sections, yellow for the yellow sections, and black gram lentils for the black sections. Apply a thin layer of glue to one section at a time rather than the whole picture at once, and have your child place the lentils by hand, pressing gently to help them stick. Work through the image section by section, checking the color instructions again before starting each new area.

Materials needed

• Printed worksheet
• Red lentils (Masoor dal)
• Yellow lentils (Moong dal)
• Black gram lentils (Urad dal)
• Glue

Extension activities

• 1Have the child draw their own Pikachu or favorite character and color it with crayons instead of lentils.
• 2Discuss the different colors and types of pulses used, and where lentils come from and how they're eaten.
• 3Create a collage using different types of dried lentils, beans, or grains to explore textures and colors.
• 4Sort a small bowl of mixed lentils by color as a quick pre-activity warm-up.