Colors are everywhere around us, and learning about them can be super fun! Let’s explore how colors work and how we can mix them to make new ones.
There are three special colors called primary colors: Red, Yellow, and Blue. These colors are like the building blocks of all other colors. You can’t make them by mixing other colors together. Each one is special:
When we mix these primary colors, we get new colors called secondary colors.
When we mix Yellow and Red, we get Orange. Orange is a warm and lively color, like a pumpkin!
If we mix Blue and Red, we create Purple. Purple is a magical color, like a wizard’s robe!
Mixing Yellow and Blue gives us Green. Green is fresh and reminds us of grass and trees!
The secondary colors are Orange, Purple, and Green. These colors make our world more colorful and can be found in many places, like in paintings and nature.
When we mix all the primary and secondary colors together, we can make a very dark color, often seen as Black. This shows how amazing and complex color mixing can be!
The world of colors is big and exciting! By mixing different colors, we can make so many new and beautiful colors. Have fun experimenting with colors and show everyone your colorful creations!
Color Mixing Experiment: Gather some paints or colored water in the primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. Use small cups or containers to mix these colors together and create secondary colors. Ask yourself:
Try mixing different amounts of each color to see how many shades you can create!
Color Hunt: Go on a color hunt around your home or outside. Look for objects that match the primary and secondary colors you’ve learned about. Make a list or draw pictures of what you find. Consider these questions:
Share your discoveries with a friend or family member!
Create a Color Wheel: Draw a big circle on a piece of paper and divide it into six equal parts. Color three sections with the primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. In the spaces between, mix and fill in the secondary colors: orange, green, and purple. Think about:
Use your color wheel to help you choose colors for your next art project!
