Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and name different colors in their environment, as well as understand the concept of mixing colors to create new ones.

Materials and Prep

• Colorful paper (red, blue, yellow, green)
• Water and clear cups
• Food coloring (red, blue, yellow)
• Paintbrush or sponge
• Paper towels for cleanup

Before the lesson, prepare a space where the student can explore colors freely. Ensure all materials are easily accessible and safe for use.

Activities

• Color Hunt

  Take a walk around the house or yard and look for items of different colors. Ask the student to point out objects and say their colors aloud.

• Mixing Colors

  Using the cups of water and food coloring, show the student how to mix primary colors to create secondary colors. For example, mixing red and blue to make purple.

• Color Painting

  Provide the colorful paper and let the student use the paintbrush or sponge to create their own colorful masterpiece. Encourage them to use different colors and mix them together.

Talking Points

• "Look at that red apple! Can you say 'red'?"
• "When we mix blue and yellow, what color do we get? Let's find out!"
• "Great job painting! What colors are you using? Can you name them?"
• "Colors are everywhere! Can you find something green in the room?"