Learning Worksheets Colours
Free printable PDFs · ages 3–6
Colour Worksheets for Kids: 10 Free Printable PDFs
Ten free colour (color) worksheets for red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink, brown, black and white. Trace the colour word, circle things of that colour and colour a hidden picture.
Free PDFs · A4 or US Letter · No sign-up
Pick a colour
All 10 colour worksheets
Tap a colour to open its worksheet, mixing tips and a hands-on activity.
How to Teach Colours in 5 Steps
- Show it: hold up something in the colour and say its name.
- Find it: go on a hunt for three more things that colour.
- Sort it: mix up some toys or pencils and sort them by colour.
- Trace it: trace the colour word on the worksheet.
- Use it: colour the hidden picture and talk about what appears.
Use colour words all day: at meals, on walks and while getting dressed. Little and often works best.
Colours grouped for easier learning
These groups also explain how paint colours mix:
- Primary colours: red, yellow, blue
- Secondary colours (mix two primaries): green, orange, purple
- Light and dark: pink, brown, black, white
Free colours chart
All ten colours on one page, each with a colour swatch, the word and three pictures. Great for the fridge or the classroom wall.
1 page · A4 · PDF, 71 KB
Colour words are sight words too
Red, blue, yellow, brown, black and white are all on the Dolch sight word lists. Once your child knows the colours, practise reading the words with our sight word worksheets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age do children learn colours?
Many toddlers start naming a few colours at 2 to 3, and most children know the main colours by 4 or 5. Every child is different, and lots of everyday talk helps more than drills.
Which colours should we learn first?
Start with red, blue and yellow, then add green, orange and purple. Pink, brown, black and white are easy to add along the way because children see them every day.
What are primary and secondary colours?
In paint, the primary colours are red, yellow and blue. Mixing two of them makes a secondary colour: red and yellow make orange, yellow and blue make green, and blue and red make purple.
Is it colour or color?
Both are correct. Colour is the British spelling and color is the American spelling. The worksheets work the same either way.
Can I use these worksheets in my classroom?
Yes. Every worksheet is free for home and classroom use. Please share the page link rather than re-uploading the PDF.
Can you make a worksheet on another topic?
We would love to hear your idea. Email us at parentoven@gmail.com.
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