Los Colores
Learn the colors in Spanish
This is designed to introduce vocabulary as well as other aspects of the Spanish language through authentic videos and stories, then begin targeted practice of words, sentences, and phrases. Language acquisition will occur with repeated, everyday exposure and practice.
The work below is divided into sections. Have children complete everything in the section once a day for a week or longer (depending on age, ability, and how fast they learn). Allow the child to move on to the next section when they show understanding and proficiency. Children can also return to previous sections for review.
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Section 1: Introduction of Vocabulary
- Watch this video to introduce you to the colors in Spanish.
- Practice the colors vocabulary here.
- Sing this song about colors. You will also hear the numbers one through ten!
**Print the rainbow color worksheet here.
Section 2: Learning Color Words
- Sing the colors song.
- Do all of the colors flashcards a few times.
- Play “Toboganes y Escaleras” (Shoots and Ladders) with the color words.
**Print a color practice page.
Section 3: More Color Word Practice
- Watch Pamela mix the colors.
- Do “Sopa de Letras” Activity.
- Read “Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí?” If you have never read this book, read it in English first (or in this case, sing it).
Section 4: Advanced Practice
- Watch Daniel Tigre use the colors of the rainbow. You will not understand everything and that is okay. You are learning more than you think!
- Play these color games.
- Play this color game. Choose “colors” from the menu. Use your arrow key to help the skater jump.
**Print this color worksheet.
Great job!
Come back and practice often so you don’t forget what you have learned. Check out other Spanish topics on this site! Another great way to be exposed to the language is to make a friend who speaks Spanish. Have your parents find someone they trust who speaks Spanish. You can write to them as a penpal or practice speaking with them in Spanish!
¡Buena Suerte!
♥Melanie
