Reading Colors
Match color swatches to written words while learning letters, phonics sounds, and early reading skills.
Materials
- Construction paper in various colors (or free paint swatches)
- A large sheet of white paper
- A marker
- Scissors
Instructions
- Gather paint swatches and cut them in half.
- Label a large sheet of white paper with color names, then place swatches in a pile.
- Ask, “What letter does ‘pink’ start with?” If your child struggles, model the “pah” sound for P and remind them the word is “pink.” Ask them to find the pink swatches.
- Repeat regularly to build reading skills.
Tips
Start with just a few colors and encourage your toddler to say the letter, sound, and color as they match each swatch.