Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to recognize and name different colors while having fun with color-related activities!

Materials and Prep

• Colored paper (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.)
• Crayons or markers in different colors
• Small objects in various colors (toys, buttons, etc.)
• Space to move around for activities

Make sure to have a comfortable area to sit and play, and gather all the colored materials before starting the lesson.

Activities

• Color Hunt:

  Go on a color hunt around the house! Ask the student to find objects that match each color you show them. For example, “Can you find something red?”

• Color Mixing:

  Using crayons or markers, show how to mix colors. For example, take blue and yellow and explain how they make green. Let the student try mixing colors too!

• Color Art:

  Have the student create a colorful masterpiece using the colored paper and crayons. Encourage them to use as many colors as they can!

Talking Points

• “Look at this red paper! Can you find something red in the room?”
• “When we mix yellow and blue, what color do we get? Let’s see together!”
• “Wow, your art is so colorful! What colors did you use?”
• “Colors are everywhere! What color is the sky today?”