100 Exciting Color Activities, Crafts, & Printables for Kids Learning Colors

Kids Activities

If you are looking for some super fun and vibrant color activities for kids, you are going to love this list of over 100 exciting and stunning color activities! These color activities for preschoolers, toddlers, kindergartners, and grade 1 students allow kids to learn about the many colors, color words, color names, and more! From color crafts to free printable colorful printables plus handy color worksheets and learning colors activities – parents and teachers can teach colors to children!

Color Activities

We’ve gathered an huge list of vibrant and captivating color activities for preschool, kindergarten and elementary age kids that are sure to ignite their imagination and foster their development. There is a great mix of hands-on experiences, art and craft projects, sensory play, and interactive games that will not only provide endless hours of colorful fun but also engage children in lots of opportunities to learn about colors. There are a wide range of color-filled activities that are perfect for children of all ages. Whether you’re a parent, or a teacher, these ideas are designed to be adaptable, ensuring that every child can find something that sparks their interest and suits their abilities.

Color Activities for Kids

These bright and colorful activities include lots of hands on play and learning ideas and lots of fun activities that are full of color!

Rainbow in a Jar Density Experiment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This colorful science experiment is so pretty and will amaze your kids!
Indoor Waterfalls from Mom Dot
Try this super cool colorful science activity.
Ice Art and Science Experiment from Mama to 5 Blessings.
Combine art and science with this colorful activity!
Rainbow Math Activities for Preschoolers from Preschool Play and Learn.
This hands-on math activity is such a fun way for young children to practice counting to 20.
Frozen Rainbow Eruptions from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Kids will love making beautiful rainbows as they create a chemical reaction!
Magic Milk Experiment from Babble Dabble Do.
You won’t believe to amazing swirling colors in this simple colorful science activity.
Glow in the dark Ballerina Skirt from Meri Cherry.
Your kids will adore this super cool, glow in the dark, twirly skirt!
How to Grow A Rainbow Crystal from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This easy colorful crystal activity is the perfect rainbow activity for first grade!
Colorful Jelly Bean Science Experiment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This easy to do jelly bean stem activity will amaze your kids!
Rainbow Density Experiment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Explore density for kids with this beautiful colorful science experiment.
Rainbow Toast Snack from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Play with your food and turn them into colorful works of art before you eat this tasty snack!
Colorful Polymer Experiments at Home from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Kids are going to love learning about polymers with this easy, chemistry experiment.
Colorful Oil and Water Experiment from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
This oil and water science experiment is easy to set-up and lots of fun to try.
Sticky Wall Color Matching Game from Mama Papa Bubba.
This is a great way to practice color matching for young children.
Easy DIY Color Activity for Toddlers from Active Littles.
Your toddler will have fun matching colors with this easy DIY activity.
Grow A Rainbow Capillary Action Experiment from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
The kids will be amazed by this simple rainbow experiment.

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Color Activities for Preschoolers

Sensory play is a great way to explore and learn about colors! Kids will love getting a little messy with these fun and colorful sensory play ideas.

Frozen Paint from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This is a great color activity for toddlers, combining art and sensory play with lots of gorgeous colours!
Rainbow Art Shaving Foam from Nurture Store.
Combine messy play, colors and hands-on fun, this awesome shaving foam sensory play.
How to dye rice with food coloring for crafts and sensory play
Colorful Corn Kernel Sensory Play from Fun a Day.
Learn how to dye corn kernels for a super fun and colourful sensory activity.
Color Change Playdough from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
The kids will be amazed by this super cool DIY color change playdough recipe!
Color Changing Slime from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This is another super cool color change recipe, this one is for making slime.
Rainbow Ice Ball Sensory Bin from Craftulate.
This colorful sensory bin is easy to make and so much fun to play with!
Colorful and Edible Mini Water Beads from Fun at Home with Kids.
Try this safe and edible alternative to regular water beads with this colorful activity.
Rainbow Oats from And Next Comes L
Dying oats is easy and they are perfect for colorful sensory play!
Rainbow Bubbles from Gift of Curiosity.
Combine liquid water colors and soap to make this colorful bubble sensory play.
Colorful Sensory Bags from Teach Preschool.
This is a great mess-free sensory play idea that is a perfect color activity for toddlers and preschoolers.
Colorful Capillary Action Science Experiment from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Watch the colors move and combine with this super cool science experiment.
Dancing Oobleck from Housing Forest.
Combine science, sensory play, and colorful fun with this super cool activity!
Rainbow Slime Recipe from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
If your kids love slime, they are going to flip over this amazing colorful slime recipe!
Rainbow Playdough Shape Mats from Preschool Play and Learn.
This is a colorful and fun way to young children to learn shapes.
Edible, Colorful Sensory Sand from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This brightly colored, homemade sensory sand is so simple to make with just 2 ingredients.
Summer Seashell Playdough Mats from Preschool Play and Learn.
Have fun practicing color recognition with these free printable seashell playdough mats that are perfect for summer.

Color Crafts

There are so many bright and vibrant colour crafts and art projects to choose from! Decorate your home or classroom with some of these gorgeous, colorful art and craft activities for kids.

Tissue Paper Rainbow Craft from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This colorful craft is perfect for kids of all ages and ll you need are a few simple materials
Rainbow Painting with Cars from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
If your kids love cars, they will LOVE this super fun and colorful painting activity.
100 Color Challenge from Pink Stripey Socks.
Try out this fun painting activity and see if you can make 100 different shades and colors!
Paper Plate Rainbow Craft from Preschool Play and Learn.
This bright and colorful craft uses a fun pom pom painting technique to work on color recognition, fine motor skills, and more.
Yarn Wrapped Rainbow Craft for Kids from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Brighten up your home or classroom with this lovely rainbow craft for kids!
Compass Painting from Housing a Forest.
The kids will love painting with such an unusual implement while making this colorful circle art.
Rainbow Tree Craft from Babble Dabble Do.
This beautiful tree branch craft with brighten up your home with the gorgeous colors.
Colorful Letter Art from Little Bit Funky.
Kids of all ages will have fun with this colorful art activity.
Rainbow Q Tip Painting from Housing a Forest.
Make some rainbows with this colorful painting activity that also works on fine motor skills.
Colorful Cosmic Suncatchers from Babble Dabble Do.
These gorgeous, colorful suncatchers will look amazing hung in your windows!
Paper Towel Tie Die from Kids Activities Blog.
Everyone will love trying this simple color mixing art activity.
Confetti Collage from Picklebums.
This is such fun, bright and colorful collage idea for kids of all ages!
Cling Wrap Painting from Picklebums.
Try this fun water color technique to mix and match colors to make gorgeous paintings.
Melted Crayon Artwork from 123 Homeschol 4 Me.
This is a great color activity for elementary aged kids to try!
Rainbow Rolling from De Tout Et De Rien.
This is such a simple, but clever, way to paint rainbows!
Color Mixing Using Coffee Filters from Messy Little Monster.
Learn about color mixing as you create this beautiful rainbow art.
Color Collage Art for Kids from Fun a Day.
This is a fun collaborative art project that is a great way to learn colors.
Rainbow Color Mixing Marble Painting for Kids’ Craft Room.
Kids will love watching how to colors mix and combine with this fun art activity.
Paint Chip Color Wheel Fall Wreaths from Pink Stripey Socks.
These gorgeous colorful wreaths will look great hung on your wall.

Learning Colors Activities

Help toddlers and preschoolers learn colors with these fun activities and ideas, and help older kids work on learning color words too. There are so many fun ways to learn colors and working on matching, sorting, as well as reading and writing color words.

Free Printable Crayon Box Craft from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Learn color names with this cute craft that pairs perfectly with the book The Day the Crayons Quit.
Pom Pom Color Sorting Activity from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This pompom activity is a simple, hands-on activity to work on color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, mathematical skills, language and more!
Color Hunt Spinner from Craftulate
This homemade spinner toy is great for a color hunt, and a fun way to learn colors!
Color Matching Pencils & Erasers Activity from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Grab some pom poms and craft sticks and try this color matching activity for preschoolers.
Matching Color Sorting Fine Motor Activity from The Imagination Tree.
This is a great homemade toy and hand-on color sorting activity.
Sandcastle Color Matching Activity from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
This fun activity is perfect for young kids to practice color matching skills.
Fidget Spinner Color Game from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This easy to make color wheel fidget activity is sure to be a hit with your kids!
Free Printable Color Matching Wheel from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This color matching game helps children match colors and colors words while having fun spinning the color wheel!
DIY Color Activity for Preschool & Toddlers from Natural Beach Living.
This is a fun color matching activity that you can easily make at home.
Color Scavenger Hunt printable from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Use this free printable color hunt to make learning colors fun!
Mitten Matching Game from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This easy to make matching game is a fun, hands-on, color game to learn colors and develop fine motor skills too!
Learning Colors Ice Cream activity from Preschool Play and Learn.
this hands-on ice cream activity is the perfect summer themed color learning activity for kids.
Color Sorting Penguin Matching Game from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Kids will have fun working on color recognition with this super cute, winter themed color activity.
Goodnight Gorilla Color Printable Matching Activities from Preschool Play and Learn.
Make learning colors fun with this free printable matching game that pairs with the book Goodnight Gorilla.
Fruit Loop Sorting Mat from Preschool Play and Learn.
Use this fun, hands-on, color sorting activity with fruit loops, skittles, or M&M candy!
Free Printable Color Word Puzzles from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
These color word puzzles (in color or black and white) are a fun way for children to learn color names and color words.
Free Connect the Dot Rainbow Printable from Preschool Play and Learn.
Preschoolers and kindergartners will love this dot to dot printable that will help them work on visual discrimination and colors.
Fall Color Sticker Activity Sheets from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
These free printable sticker activity sheets will help children learn color names, practice color matching, and strengthen fine motor skills.
Christmas Color Matching Game from Preschool Play and Learn.
Learn colors with this fun, hands-on, free printable Christmas game for preschoolers.
Color Matching Turkey Do a Dot Activity from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Kids will have fun practicing color matching with this adorable, free printable turkey activity.
Fall Learning Colors Games for Kids from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
This fun fall themed game is a great way for kindergartners and preschoolers to practice color recognition!
Octopus Color Matching Activity from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
This super cute, free printable,octopus craft and activity is a fun way for kids to learn colors.
Free Pearl Color Matching Activity from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Grab some pom poms and this free printable for a fun, hands-on color matching activity.
Fruit Loop Rainbow Color Matching Game from Preschool Play and Learn.
Make learning colors deliciously fun with this hands-on color matching game.
Color Matching Easter Egg Activity from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Match the colors to the eggs with this fun hands on color sorting and fine motor activity.

For even more amazing color learning activities check out these 50+ Colour Recognition Activities

Colorful Printables

From flash cards and wall displays to fun printable games and worksheets, there are so many great color printables and worksheets for kids on this huge list!

My Color Book Printable from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Children will have fun learning their colors and working on colors words with this free preschool color book printable.
Free Mouse Paint Printables from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Have fun learning about colors, color mixing, shapes, and other skills with these super cute, free printables that match the book Mouse Paint.
Free Printable Color Mini Books from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
This free printable color book is easy to put together and a fun way to learn about colors.
Color Worksheets for young learners from Preschool Play and Learn.
These super cute, free printable color worksheets are a great way for toddler, preschool, pre k, and kindergarten age children to who are learning colors.
Learning Colors Words Printables from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Color the crayon and trace the color name with these free printable worksheets.
The Colors of Fall Free Printable book from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
Practice reading and learning color words with this free printable, fall themed, emergent reader.
Pumpkin Color Words Printable
Learn to recognize color names with this super cute printable that is perfect for fall or Thanksgiving.
Free Printable Turkey Coloring Pages from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Help kids learn to identify colors with these super cute, turkey coloring pages.
Free Printable Color Flashcards from Preschool Play and Learn.
Display these colors flashcards on the wall or use them for some fun color activities.
Free Super Cute Color Flashcards from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
This is another super cute set of color flashcard to display.
Chameleon Learning Colors Worksheets from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Kids will love learning colors with these adorable chameleon printable pack.
Free Octopus Color Matching Printables from Preschool Play and Learn.
Make learning colors and color words fun with these free printable octopus worksheets.
Free Printable Color Matching Worksheet from Preschool Play and Learn.
Kids will have fun learning eleven different colors with these bright color matching printables.
Free Printable Color Puzzles from Preschool Play and Learn.
This free printable puzzle activity is such a fun way for kids to learn basic colors and color names
Learning Colors Preschool Painting Worksheets from Preschool Play and Learn.
This free printable color by code activity is a fun way to help kids learn their colors.
Lock and Key Color Matching Game from Preschool Play and Learn.
This super cute, free printable color matching activity is perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Pirate Colors Book Printable from Preschool Play and Learn.
Kids will love learning their colors with this fun pirate themed free printable activity.
Kite Color Matching Printable Craft from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
This free kite printable is a printable kid crafts, a reusable color match activity for kindergarten, and a color matching game!
Free Printable Color Puzzles from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Your kids will have fun learning eleven different colors with these fun free printable puzzles.
Color Sorting Mats Printable from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
These free color sorting printables are a fun, hands-on activity to help toddlers and pre-k students work on color recognition.
Free Farm Color Sorting Mats from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
These free printable color sorting mats have a fun farm theme that is perfect for preschoolers.
Dinosaur Color Matching Activity from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
This fun free printable is the perfect way for dino lovers to work on color recognition!
Spring Color Sorting Easter Activity from 123 Homeschool 4 Me.
Practice identifying and sorting pink, green, purple, blue, and yellow eggs with this Easter themed printable activity for preschoolers.
Fruit Loop Umbrella Color Sorting Activity from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Sort colors and fill these printable umbrellas with fruit loops for this fun spring themed color activity.
Easter Color Words Printable Reader from Preschool Play and Learn.
Practice color recognition and color words with these free printable Easter worksheets that turn into a book!
Spring Color Word Recognition Dot a Dot from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games.
Have fun working on color recognition with these free printable spring themed color worksheets.

Teaching Colors

Hopefully you’ve found some fun ideas for teaching kids about the basic colors, color mixing, colors in a rainbow, color names, color words, and more! The hardest part is picking which activity to start with! Plus, don’t miss even more color worksheets / activities for preschoolers and color activities for kindergarten too!

Beth Gorden

Beth Gorden is the creative multi-tasking creator of 123 Homeschool 4 Me. As a busy homeschooling mother of six, she strives to create hands-on learning activities and worksheets that kids will love to make learning FUN! With over 20 years educating children, she has created over 1 million pages of printables to help teach kids alphabet, math, science, English grammar, history, and so much more! Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables – www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com. Beth studied at the University of Northwestern where she got a double major to make her effective at teaching children while making education FUN!