Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basic concept of colors, be able to identify primary colors, and create a simple color mixing activity to see how new colors are formed.

Materials and Prep

• Colorful paper (red, blue, yellow)
• White paper for mixing colors
• Small containers for mixing (can be made from paper or any safe household items)
• Water (if using washable paints or markers)
• Optional: A small mirror for reflection on colors

Before the lesson, make sure to have a clean workspace and gather all materials. It's helpful to know the names of the primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.

Activities

• Color Hunt: Go on a color hunt around the house or yard. Ask the student to find objects of each primary color. This helps them identify colors in their environment.

• Color Mixing: Using the colorful paper, show how to mix two primary colors to create a secondary color. For example, place red and blue together to see how they can create purple. Use small containers to mix if possible.

• Color Art: Let the student use crayons or markers to draw a picture using only primary colors. Afterward, encourage them to mix colors to create new shades on a separate piece of paper.

• Reflection Time: Use a small mirror to show the student how colors can change when reflected. Hold up colored paper to the mirror and discuss what happens to the colors.

Talking Points

• "What color is this? Can you find something in the room that is the same color?"
• "If we mix red and blue, what new color do we get? Let's try it!"
• "Look at your drawing! What colors did you use? Can you tell me what happens when we mix them?"
• "See how the colors look in the mirror? They can look different! Isn't that fun?"