This free colors for kids video teaches 10 color names in under one minute. Cloudy the cloud shows one familiar object for each color, like a red apple, a yellow banana and a green frog. After every color, kids hear “Say it with me” and get a short pause to repeat the word. This simple call-and-response makes it one of the easiest ways to teach colors for kids, and it works well for toddlers and preschoolers who are just starting to talk about colors.
Video at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Age | 2 to 5 years (toddlers and preschool) |
| Length | 58 seconds |
| Skill | Naming 10 basic colors |
| Colors taught | Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, brown, white, black |
| Format | One color, one object, then “Say it with me” |
| Best for | Toddlers, preschool circle time and ESL kids |
The 10 Colors for Kids in This Video
Here are the ten colors your child will learn, with easy things to look for at home after watching.
| Color | Find it at home |
|---|---|
| Red | A tomato, a strawberry, a red toy car |
| Orange | An orange, a carrot, a pumpkin |
| Yellow | A banana, a lemon, a rubber duck |
| Green | Leaves, peas, a green cup |
| Blue | The sky, jeans, a blue towel |
| Purple | Grapes, an eggplant, a purple crayon |
| Pink | A pink sock, a flower, a piggy bank |
| Brown | A teddy bear, a wooden spoon, bread crust |
| White | Milk, a cloud, a sheet of paper |
| Black | Shoes, a black pen, a cat or dog with black fur |
How “Say It with Me” Helps Kids Learn
Kids remember new words better when they say them out loud, not just hear them. The short pause after each color gives your child time to repeat the word. Saying it out loud also builds speaking confidence, which is helpful for toddlers and for kids learning English as a second language.
What Your Child Will Learn
- The names of 10 common colors
- How to match a color word to a real object
- How to say each color word clearly
- How to sort and describe things by color
- New describing words, like “a red apple” and “a green frog”
Fun Ways to Practice Colors for Kids at Home
1. Color Hunt
Say a color and give your child one minute to find something in the room that matches. Cheer for every find.
2. Sort the Toys
Put out a few bowls and ask your child to sort blocks, crayons or toy cars by color. Say the color names as you sort.
3. Color of the Day
Choose one color for the day. Wear something in that color, eat a snack in that color and point it out on a walk.
4. Color by Number
Once your child knows the colors, try our free color by number worksheets, which also build number skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age do kids learn colors?
Many kids can name one or two colors by age 2 to 3, and most know the main colors by age 4 or 5. The CDC milestones list “names a few colors of items” as a skill most kids have by age 4. Kids often point to the right color before they can say its name.
Which colors should I teach first?
Start with bright, easy colors like red, blue, yellow and green. Add orange, purple, pink and brown next, then black and white.
My child mixes up colors. Is that normal?
Yes. Mixing up colors, especially blue and green, is very common in young kids. Keep playing color games. If your child still struggles at age 5, or always mixes up red and green, ask your doctor about a simple color vision check.
Is this video good for toddlers?
Yes. This colors for kids video is short, has one object for each color and includes pauses for kids to repeat the words, which suits toddlers aged 2 and up.
Keep Learning
- Shapes for Kids: Learn Shape Names – pair colors with shapes, like “a red circle”
- Counting Song for Kids: 1 to 10
- Free Color by Number Worksheets – colors and numbers together
- Printable Activities for Kids
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