Colour

History

• The child learned about the different colors used in ancient Egyptian artwork.
• They discovered how color was used to represent different meanings in medieval coats of arms.
• They explored how color played a significant role in cave paintings created by early humans.
• The child learned about the significance of color in Native American art and symbolism.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore different cultures and their use of color in art and symbolism. They can research and create their own artwork inspired by different historical periods and incorporate meaningful colors.

Book Recommendations

• The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane Derolf: This book teaches the importance of embracing diversity and working together through the story of a box of crayons.
• Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert: This interactive book introduces different colors and shapes through creative illustrations of animals.
• Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh: This story follows three white mice as they explore mixing primary colors to create new colors.