Are you looking for fun ways to teach your little one their colours? If the answer’s yes then you’re in the right place! Here you’ll find colour flashcards for toddlers. As well as fun, engaging activities to get the most use out of the cards and keep them interested in learning.
Flashcards have a bad reputation among some educators.
It’s because using them in the traditional way is boring.
You know, the way where you hold up a card and ask a child the colour and repeat. And if they’re bored, they won’t want to learn.
But don’t write them off just yet!
Because they can be a powerful learning tool if used in fun and engaging ways.
Here I’ll show you how to grab your free printable and ways you can use them to help your kids with colour recognition.
Colour Flashcards For Toddlers Free Printable
The flashcards are in PDF format and print on A4.
You’ll see 8 colours on a page with the words underneath each one.
The whole set contains 11 of the basic colours. Red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple, pink, white, black, grey/gray and brown.
These are the colours kids should typically know by the age of 3. With brown and grey being the exception.
Ways to Use the Learning Colors Printables
Try to think outside the box when using the colour flashcards with toddlers.
Stuck for ideas?
Here are a few simple ones to get you started. But the possibilities are endless.
Colour Splat Game
- Lay the cards out so the colours are showing.
- Get your toddler to splat the card using their hand when you say the colour name.
- Start with a couple of colours first, then add in more to make it harder. Say the colour names faster and faster to make this even more of a challenge.
Pro tip – Make this game even more fun by using a swatter!
Colour Collect
Call out the colour names and have your little one them collect them as quickly as they can. Time them using a stopwatch to help them see they’re getting quicker.
Simple Target Practise
- Lay the cards out face up with the colours and words showing.
- Encourage your toddler to throw bean bags at the different colours.=
- Tell them which colours to aim for or let them decide!
This game is also great for developing their listening and gross motor skills.
Scavenger Hunt Colour Match
- Let your toddler be in charge of the cards
- Get them to look at one card at a time and find objects around the house to match each colour
Pro tip – Freshen up this activity by taking it outdoors!
Basic Colour Sorting Game
- Start with 2 colours and a few objects.
- Get your child to place the correct coloured object on the card.
Name the Colours In a Fun Way
- Start off by holding the flashcards face down so they can’t see the words or colours.
- Say the following phrase: clap, clap, turn around, I’ll show you the colour, you tell me the name.
- Get your toddler to do the actions as you say the little phrase. Change the phrase to make them do different movements. Like jumping, for example.
- Show them a colour as soon as you’ve finished the phrase. Then ask them to name the colour as quickly as possible.
- Repeat with the other colours
Hide and Seek
Use the cards in a good old fashioned game of hide and seek.
Hide them in one room or all around the house!
Learning colours is a difficult concept for kids
Remember to give your little one lots of praise and encouragement in whatever games you play with the flashcards.
Now you have some activity and game ideas, all you need to do is download the colour flashcards for toddlers.
Simply click the links below.
Colour Flashcards For Toddlers PDF
They’re free for personal, educational and non-commercial use.
Tip – Laminating the cards will make them last longer.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a laminator. Save this page so you can download and print them again instead!
Did you find the learning colours printables useful?
Check out our other blog posts about learning colours or take a look at our Pinterest board.
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