Colors for Kids
Learn the colour names with big swatches and spoken words. Play the quiz or print a worksheet.
About Colors for Kids
A first colours lesson for preschool and kindergarten. Twelve colours are shown as big swatches with a picture clue, and each one is spoken aloud when tapped. The quiz asks children to find a colour, and the worksheet has a space to write each colour name.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is it for?
Children from about two and a half to six. Younger children tap and listen, older children take the quiz and write the names.
Does it speak the colour names?
Yes, using your browser's built-in voice. If your device has no voice, the names are still shown in large text.
Teacher's guide to Colors
Learn colors for kids with big, clear swatches, spoken colour names and a simple quiz. Tap a colour to hear it, then test what you know. A printable colours worksheet is included.
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How to use it
- Choose Learn the colours and tap a swatch to hear its name.
- Switch to Colour quiz: listen to the name and tap the matching colour.
- For writing practice, choose Printable worksheet and press Print.
- Press Start to see a new set of questions.
Classroom ideas
- Do a colour hunt: find three things in the room for each colour.
- Sing a colour song as you tap each swatch.
- Pair with Coloring Pages and ask children to name the colours they use.
Class activities that use this tool
- Colour Scavenger Hunt 15 min · Children name colours and search the classroom or garden for matching objects.
Common questions about the colors
How do I teach colors to preschoolers?
Start with a few colours at a time, say the name each time you tap, and link each colour to an everyday object such as a red apple.
Is there a printable colors worksheet?
Yes. Choose Printable worksheet and press Print.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up.