English for FunColours in English for kids
Tap a colour to hear its name. Colours (or "colors" in American spelling) are among the first words children use to describe things.
Tap to hear
Colour tips
- In English the colour goes before the thing: "a red car", not "a car red". In Vietnamese it is the other way round ("xe màu đỏ"), so this is worth practising.
- Orange is both a colour and a fruit.
- Purple starts with a strong "PUR" sound; say the "p" clearly at both ends: pur-ple.
- British English writes "colour", American English writes "color". Both are correct.
Colour games at home
- Sort toys or socks by colour and name each pile.
- Play "I spy something red" on a walk or in the car.
- Ask "What colour is it?" and answer with a full phrase: "It is blue."
Practise with Shape Island
Shape Island practises these six colours with shapes and sizes on Shape Shore, its free first island. I Can Read then uses the same colours in sentences on Paint Island, such as "The ball is red" and "I see a blue car".
Free printable
Print-ready A4 sheets for "Colours in English for kids": a chart for the wall, cut-out flashcards and a worksheet with two short exercises. Free to print and share with your class.
Questions
Why only six colours?
These are the colours used in the games. Pink, brown, black and white are good next steps to add at home.
How do I teach "a big red ball"?
Size comes before colour in English: "a big red ball", not "a red big ball". I Can Read practises this order on Paint Island.
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