Colour Theory: Red Yellow Green and Everything in Between
Colour theory is an exciting concept and It’s good to introduce it in terms of things that children experience in their everyday lives. The colours of the foods they eat, the sky, the grass, the colour of their clothes, and favourite toys.
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Colour Theory Red Yellow Green and Everything in Between
Rainbows The Rainbow is a perfect way to introduce ideas about colour. There are so many songs and story books that talk about rainbows, that there is an endless supply material to work with and let’s face it — we all love a rainbow. Rainbows are created when light is refracted through water, producing an arch of the colours: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. You can create rainbows by spraying water with a spray bottle by a sunny window or using a hose on a sunny day during children’s water play or gardening time. Rainbow paintings are also a great way to introduce the concept of colour mixing. Starting with the Primary colours talk with the children about how they can make the colours of the rainbow by mixing the primary colours together.
Extending Creativity for Children Lismore Regional Gallery
