Red
Look for red things such as an apple, toy or shirt.
TRY THISAsk your child to find three red objects.
Use everyday objects, movement and simple questions to help little learners notice and name colors.
Look for red things such as an apple, toy or shirt.
TRY THISAsk your child to find three red objects.
Think of sunshine, bananas and bright toys.
TRY THISPlay “touch something yellow.”
Notice blue objects such as the sky, water or crayons.
TRY THISDraw a blue circle together.
Find green leaves, blocks or clothes.
TRY THISGo on a mini green-color hunt.
Spot orange fruit, toys or clothing.
TRY THISSort orange objects into one little group.
Look for purple crayons, flowers or toys.
TRY THISMake a purple scribble and name the color.
Find pink objects around the room.
TRY THISPair one pink item with one other color.
Notice dark objects such as shoes or pencils.
TRY THISCompare black with a lighter color.
Look for clouds, paper or safe white objects.
TRY THISDraw a white object on colored paper.
Put several colors together and name them.
TRY THISAsk your child to choose a favorite and explain why.
Children may need many playful repetitions before a color name becomes automatic. Keep the language simple: “This is blue. Can you find another blue thing?”
More Learning ActivitiesSay a color. Give your child 20 seconds to point to something nearby that matches.
Bonus: switch roles and let your child choose the color.