Teach the Color Red

Get ready to paint the town red with these fun preschool activities! From creating vibrant crafts to exploring delicious red snacks, your little ones will discover the exciting world of the color red in a playful way. Let’s dive into a rainbow of fun and creativity while learning about this bold and beautiful color that God made!

Do Your See a Red Crayon?

Tune:  The More We Get Together

Oh, do you see a red crayon
A red crayon, a red crayon
Oh, do you see a red crayon
Then put it on your head

Directions:  Place a few different colored crayons in front of the child, adding more options as their understanding of colors grows. While singing the song, have the child pick up the red crayon and put it on his/her head during the final phrase. You can also substitute crayons with items like blocks, flashcards, or toy cars for added variety.

I Can Spell Red

Tune: Are You Sleeping?

R-E-D, red, R-E-D, red
I can spell red, I can spell red
Firetrucks are red-, 
Stop- signs are too
R-E-D, red! R-E-D, red!

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The Silly Color Red

Tune:  Skip to My Lou

Red, red forgot his head
Red, red forgot his head
Red, red forgot his head
Oh, you silly colors

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If You're Wearing Red

Tune:  If You're Happy and You Know It

If you’re wearing red, shake your head
If you’re wearing red, shake your head
If you’re wearing red, shake your head
If you’re wearing red, shake your head

That's How We Spell Red

Tune:  B-I-N-G-O

We can spell the color red
The color of an apple
R-E-D, Red!
R-E-D, Red!
R-E-D, Red!
That’s how we spell red

Can You Find the Color Red?

Tune:  London Bridges

Can you find the color red?
Color red, color red
Can you find the color red?
Put it on your head

Direction:  Set a few different colored items in front of the child, gradually adding more as their understanding of colors improves. While singing the song, have the child pick up the red object and put it on his/her head during the final phrase.

Teach Colors Through Song! ♫

Embark on a kaleidoscope of learning with our Color Packet. Bursting with vibrant colors and endless opportunities for creativity, this printable resource invites children on an exciting educational journey.

     Color Packets     

Llama Llama Red Pajama

Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney is a heartwarming story about a young llama who, after being tucked in for the night, feels a wave of loneliness and worry. As he calls out for his mama, he imagines all sorts of scenarios that lead to his anxiety, highlighting the relatable feelings of a child at bedtime. Through rhythmic and rhyming text and charming illustrations to teach various emotions, the book reassures young readers that their parents are always nearby, ready to comfort them.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell tells the charming story of a young girl named Emily Elizabeth and her enormous red dog, Clifford, who is much larger than any other dog. Together, they embark on fun adventures that showcase the importance of friendship, acceptance, and the special bond between pets and their owners.

Ten Apples Up on Top

Dr. Seuss' Ten Apples Up on Top! is a fun and playful story about three animal friends who compete to balance as many apples on their heads as possible. With each turn of the page, their friendly competition grows as they try to outdo each other, all while balancing and running into silly challenges. The book encourages counting, balance, and cooperation in a whimsical, lighthearted way.

Big Red Barn

Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown is a gentle, rhythmic story that takes readers through a day on a farm, highlighting the peaceful lives of animals in the barn. With soothing text and beautiful illustrations, the book creates a calming atmosphere, making it a perfect bedtime read as the animals settle down for the night.

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood is a charming tale about a little mouse who discovers a delicious strawberry and must protect it from a big, hungry bear. As the mouse tries to hide the strawberry and keep it safe, he comes up with clever plans to outsmart the bear. With its playful illustrations and engaging story, this book teaches themes of sharing and friendship while keeping young readers entertained.

Blue Hat, Green Hat

Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton is a fun and lively board book that introduces young children to different colors through playful illustrations of various hats. Each page features a silly animal trying on a different colored item, often with humorous mishaps, like the turkey wearing a hat the wrong way. 

Red Red Red

Red Red Red by Valeri Gorbachev is a delightful children's story that follows a turtle on an adventure to find his favorite color. As the turtle explores its surroundings, he encounters various red items, such as a red sock and a red flower, leading to a delightful journey of color recognition. This is a precious book teaching the color red and celebrate God's creation of a gorgeous red sunset. 

Sadly, this book can be difficult to find.

Red is Best

Red Is Best by Kathy Stinson is a playful story that captures the enthusiastic perspective of a young girl who believes red is the best color for everything. As she navigates through her day, she describes her favorite red items, from her red sweater to her red toys, showcasing her love for the color in a fun and relatable way.

Note:  This book uses the words "keeps the monsters away."

My Red Book Pre-Reading Book

Each "My Color Book" includes a title, a space for the child to write their name as the author, four simple sentences with matching pictures, and the words "The End." The sentences follow the pattern "A/An/The ______ is _______," with the pictures helping guide the child in reading. Designed for easy printing, the books are formatted to print front and back, creating six pages in total.

These books are intended for use at the end of the Basic 4 Year Curriculum and has been updated in the Complete 4 Year Curriculum.

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One Red Sock

One Red Sock by Jennifer Sattler tells the story of a little hippo who discovers a bright red sock.  Where could the match be?  Through rhyming and fun, the hippo tries on other colored socks only to find that the red sock was in the chair all along.

Paint the Rr Poster red using red string to pull the paint around the poster.

Grab Your Free Color Flashcards! 🎨

Help your little ones learn their colors with these vibrant, fun flashcards—perfect for preschoolers! Click the link below to download your free set today and start learning through play.

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