Objective

By the end of this lesson, Elisabeth will be able to identify colorful spring flowers and signs of spring using color cards.

Materials and Prep

• Color cards (red, yellow, blue, green, etc.)
• Outdoor space to explore
• Knowledge of basic colors

Activities

• Colorful Flower Hunt: Take the color cards outside and search for flowers that match the colors on the cards. Encourage Elisabeth to find as many different colored flowers as she can.
• Spring Scavenger Hunt: Use the color cards to look for other signs of spring, such as green leaves, yellow sunshine, blue sky, and more. Discuss each item found.
• Color Sorting: Sort the color cards into groups based on similar colors. Talk about which colors are most common in nature during spring.

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Let's use our color cards to find flowers that match the colors. Can you find a red flower like this card?"
• Quotation: "Look, the green leaves on the trees match our green color card! What other green things can we find?"
• Quotation: "Let's sort the color cards. Which colors do you see most in the flowers and signs of spring we found today?"