Top Activities to Teach Kids Colors Easily
Hey kids! Don’t you think we are lucky enough to live in a colourful world? The colour of the sky, the colour of the rainbow, the fruits, the leaves, and the flowers aren't all fascinating? But do you know the names of these colours? We are going to learn colour names here in this article. After this lesson, you will be able to identify as many colours around you and can paint your favourite picture with that colour.
What Are the Basic Colours?
Look at the colour wheel shown below. What colours can you identify? The ones that you couldn’t name, note down their names from the image.
Colour Wheel
Let us know the basic colours first. They are as follows:
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet
Purple
Pink
Silver
Gold
Beige
Brown
Grey / Gray
Black
White
Primary and Secondary Colours
There are 3 primary colours which are Red, Yellow and Blue. These are called primary colours because you can mix them with other colours to form new colours. Orange, Purple or Violet and Green are considered secondary colours since they are obtained by mixing the primary colours.
Using Colours in Sentences
Read out the following colour sentences and see if you can form a few more on your own.
My car is red in colour.
The black cat lives in this lane.
Yellow coloured flowers are beautiful.
The sky is blue today.
She gifted me a pink sweater.
Please Note: The word colour has two spellings - one is ‘colour’ which is used in British English while another is ‘color’ used in American English
Different Shades of Colour
Colours can be of different shades. There can be dark green, light green and even bright green. Suppose you are not sure of which colour it is but can guess it from its tone, then add a suffix -ish with it like -
Blackish, Yellowish, Orange-ish, Blueish.
If you enjoyed learning about colours, why not guess them? In the following section, we have presented a set of 6 questions in which you need to choose the correct colour.
Choose the Correct Colour Exercise
1. The first colour in a rainbow is called:
Red
Orange
Gold
Ans. Red
2. The colour of the healthy grassland is:
Green
Black
Grey
Ans. Green
3. A very dark blue colour is called
Pastel Blue
Navy Blue
Purple Blue
Ans. Navy Blue
4. What is the colour of fresh snow?
White
Beige
Green
Ans. White
5. A pale shade of grey is:
White
Beige
Silver
Ans. Beige
6. When you mix red and yellow you get:
Brown
Orange
Grey
Ans. Orange
Colour Poetry
Orange is a carrot
Yellow is a Pear
Green is the grass
Brown is the bear
Purple is the plum
Blue is the sky
Black is a witch’s hat
And red is the cherry pie
This poetry is interesting and will help the kids to understand the different colours related to different items.
Conclusion
With all the colour discussion we had here, we hope now you know a lot more about colours. To find more colours, look around you and keep learning about them. Try to find out the different variants of the same type of colour; for example, green, blue, pink, brown, etc.
FAQs on Learn Colours for Kids: Playful Games and Easy Color Names
1. What are the three primary colours that every child should learn first?
The three primary colours are red, yellow, and blue. They are called 'primary' because they are the basic colours from which all other colours can be made by mixing. They cannot be created by mixing other colours together.
2. How can I teach my child about secondary colours in a simple way?
You can explain secondary colours by showing how they are made from mixing primary colours. This is a fun, hands-on activity. The main secondary colours are:
- Mixing yellow and blue makes green.
- Mixing blue and red makes purple.
- Mixing red and yellow makes orange.
3. How many colours are in a rainbow and what is an easy way to remember them?
A rainbow has seven colours. An easy way for children to remember the order is by using the name "VIBGYOR". Each letter stands for a colour:
- V - Violet
- I - Indigo
- B - Blue
- G - Green
- Y - Yellow
- O - Orange
- R - Red
4. What are some fun, playful games to help kids learn colour names?
Engaging children in playful games makes learning colours effective. You can try activities like:
- Colour Sorting: Give your child a mix of colourful blocks or toys and ask them to put all items of the same colour together.
- I Spy: Play "I spy with my little eye, something that is blue" to encourage them to find objects of a specific colour around them.
- Colour Scavenger Hunt: Ask your child to find and bring you an object of a particular colour.
5. Why is learning colours so important for a child's development?
Learning colours is a critical milestone in a child's development because it helps build foundational cognitive skills. It improves their descriptive language abilities, allowing them to communicate more clearly. It also helps in developing skills for sorting, categorising, and organising visual information, which is crucial for both mathematical and creative thinking.
6. What is the difference between warm and cool colours?
Colours are often grouped into two categories based on the feelings they evoke. Warm colours, such as red, orange, and yellow, are associated with energy, brightness, and warmth, like the sun. Cool colours, like blue, green, and purple, are associated with calmness, peace, and nature, like the sky or water.
7. At what age do children typically start to recognise and name colours?
Most children begin to recognise a few basic colours between the ages of 18 months and 2 years. However, being able to correctly name a wide range of colours is a skill that usually develops between the ages of 3 and 4. Every child's pace is different, so consistent and playful exposure is key.
8. How can I use simple sentences to reinforce colour learning for my child?
Using colours in everyday sentences helps reinforce learning naturally. You can say things like:
- "The banana is yellow."
- "Let's wear your red shirt today."
- "Look at the green grass."
- "The sky is blue."
