70+ Shape and Color Activities for Toddlers Preschool and Kindergarten

Shape and color activities are one of my absolute favorite activities to bring forth!

They are just so much fun and filled with learning fun!

You can literally create shapes out of colored paper and call it a day!

Neat, right?

I wanted to include a big list for you to go by if you ever were interested in bringing forth fun and engaging colorful activities that also may incorporate shape learning as well!

Of course, some of these activities will only be about colors and others will only be about shapes but some will definitely include both simultaneously.

Shapes and Colors are a wonderful lesson that can even be included in different themes throughout the year.

For example, around Valentines Day you can learn about the colors red, pink, white and talk about the shape of a heart.

On Christmas Day, you can talk about the colors green, red and gold and talk about the star shape!

There are many fun ways to get creative with learning about shapes and colors throughout the different seasons of the year.

I’ll be sharing below color and shape ideas in the following order:

Color Activities for Toddlers
Color Activities for Preschool
Color Activities for Kindergarten
Shape Activities for Toddlers
Shape Activities for Preschool
Shape Activities for Kindergarten

And, you will see some shape activities in the color category – colorful shapes.

You may also see color activities in the shapes category – shapes and colors.

How do you make learning colors fun?

Learning colors doesn’t have to be done with only a simple worksheet.

You can make color learning fun with simple play to learn activities!

The basic question asked often is, “How to teach a two year old colors?”

There are two learning colors games for toddlers I want to talk about right now:

Color learning for kids can look something like filling a bin up with a small amount of water and adding a bit of food coloring into it.

A toddler learning colors can play with the water and you can talk about that color you added in.

Not only is the toddler learning about the colors, they are playing while learning.

Kids painting games are also a fun way to learn about colors.

Painting games for kids can look like painting your hand in the color green and then stamping it onto a paper.

This is a very simple way on how to teach colors to little ones because it is fun, easy and effective.

When do toddlers learn colors?

Toddlers are learning about the world around them every single day.

Colors are everywhere and most children are able to see them and so if you point at something and show them the colors they will absorb that knowledge and in turn grow learning what you are teaching them! 🙂

Every child is different but toddlers are learning everyday and colors is one of those categories they are learning about. 🙂

Color activities for preschoolers

Here are some fun ideas we have tried that incorporated preschool color activities:

A lot of these colour game activities were so much fun and not only were my girls learning about colors, they were playing, creating and learning as well!

Related: If you are looking for interactive color games, check out our Preschool Activity Binder!

How do I teach my 5 year old colors?

Color activities for kindergarten can be easily brought forth with a few manipulatives. Here are some of our past ideas that we have done that helped my littles learn about colors:

Kindergarteners are also learning to write.

They can practice writing the color names in the same color of that color name.

How do we celebrate Colour day?

I didn’t even know color day was a thing! 😀

If you are wanting to celebrate color day, a great way to bring forth learning colours for kids is to set up easy and effective activities to learn colors.

Learning the colours of the different flags of the world, or games on colours such as board games or interactive games are other fun ways to learn about colors in a group setting.

Learning color for kids can be fun!

With the right direction and guidance, you will be learning colors in a fun way!

What color should I teach first?

There is no right or wrong way to teach colors.

A fun way to teach colors is by seasons.

For example, if it is St. Patrick’s Day, you may want to bring forth fun activities that involve the holiday.

The colors green and gold come to mind and this can be a wonderful time to teach about green and gold.

How do I learn colors?

I will be sharing a list below of different methods on how you can teach and/or learn colors!

Learning colors activities can be fun and doesn’t have to be boring!

With a little help and direction from this post, you will be learning and teaching about colours in a fun way in no time!

Related: Looking for shape worksheets for kindergarten? Check out our Kindergarten Busy Book!

How do you introduce shapes to preschoolers?

Learning about shapes is so much fun!

Some ideas on how you can teach about shapes are:

By introducing fun hands on activities
Matching shapes activities
Shape art lesson
Kids shapes learning by bringing forth a sensory bin
Games of shapes or games with shapes
Shapes in nature lesson plan
Shape books for preschool
Group activities for preschoolers about learning shapes
Making shapes with pipe cleaners

These are just some of many ways you can teach about shapes to preschoolers! 🙂

How do preschoolers teach colors and shapes?

Preschoolers can learn about colors and shapes by learning through a fun shapes to learn activity.

For example: We tried this shape activity that was oodles of fun!

You only need two items: a poster board and construction paper.

Not only did my preschooler learn about shapes, but she also learned about colors too!

What are good activities for preschoolers?

A question I see often is, “How to introduce shapes to preschoolers?”

There are many fun ways you can teach about shapes to preschoolers.

I like to keep it simple like our construction paper poster board shape matching activity!

If you are interested in a preschool busy book, our busy book includes a shape matching page that will also teach your little about shapes in a fun way!

It is a wonderful busy book that can be taken on the go and it is one of our most popular items.

Check out our Preschool Activity Binder!

How do you introduce square shapes to preschoolers?

You can bring forth a fun set of shape crafts for preschool.

For example, Cut out different square shapes from construction paper and talk about the different square sizes and the square shape!

Elaborate on how the square has four sides.

Another fun way to talk about the square shape is to try stick shapes.

Grab four popsicle sticks and create a square using four craft sticks!

What other fun shape ideas can you think of incorporating to learn about the square shape?

What shapes should preschoolers know?

I like to bring forth the four basic shapes first:

Circle
Square
Triangle
Rectangle

These are the first four that we learn in our home and then we work on any other shapes once these have been mastered.

What about you? Is there a specific set of shapes you like to go by first? Leave me a comment below letting me know!

Related: Looking for Toddlers lesson plans, check out our Toddler Busy Book!

70+ Shape Activities for Toddlers, Preschool and Kindergarten

Color Activities for Toddlers

Fine Motor Color Sorting Activity – Active Littles

Color Matching Caterpillar – Fantastic Fun and Learning

Pom Pom Color Tray – Busy Toddler

Paper Roll Color Match Activity – Busy Toddler

Heart Color Hunt – Toddler Approved

Learning Colors with Rainbow Bears – Simple Fun for Kids

Gross Motor Color Game – Simple Fun for Kids

Colors Busy Bag – The Chaos and the Clutter

Color Matching Lid Drop Toddler Activity – Raising Dragons

Easy DIY Color Activity – Active Littles

Rainbow Rice DIY – Active Littles

Water Play Color Activity – Active Littles

Monster Color Match Activity – Active Littles

Color Activities for Preschool

Squishy Bag Color Activity + Free Printable – Active Littles

Easy Color Matching Fish Activity – Active Littles

Simple Feather Color Matching Activity – Active Littles

Color Sorting Sensory Bin – The Resourceful Mama

Colorful Pre-Writing Activity – Days with Grey

An easy way to get Preschoolers to learn colors – Coffee Cups and Crayons

Paint Chip Color Matching – Play Teach Repeat

Muffin Tin Color Sort – Happy Toddler Playtime

Color Play on Mirror – Little Bins for Little Hands

Toilet Paper Crayons – The Best Ideas for Kids

Color and Texture Sensory Bag – Active Littles

Color Match Ice Cream Cone – Active Littles

Color Activities for Kindergarten

Pumpkin Seed Art – Fun a Day

Duplo Color Match – Happy Tot Shelf

Color Hunt – Raising Dragons

Playful Way to Learn about Colors – Little Pine Learners

Watercolor Painted Seashells – Hello Wonderful

Exploring Colors with Baking Soda and Water – Buggy and Buddy

Color Matching Activity – Active Littles

Color Match Leak Proof Bag – Active Littles

Pipe Cleaner Color Matching Activity – Active Littles

Teaching Colors Printable – Active Littles

Ice Cream Color Activity – Active Littles

Gold Playdough using Watercolors – Active Littles

Shape Activities for Toddlers

Play to Learn Shape Cards – Active Littles

Sponge Shape Paint Activity – Active Littles

Easy Shape Sorting Activity – Active Littles

Triangle Activity for Toddlers – Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Shape, Hop, Toss Shape Gross Motor Play – Learn Play Imagine

Giant Shapes Puzzle – Play Teach Repeat

Shape Sorting Suncatcher – Happy Tot Shelf

Matching Shapes – Raising Dragons

Sticker Shapes – Busy Toddler

Sorting Shapes Sensory Bin – Learning 4 Kids

Shapes Parking Lot – Happy Toddler Playtime

Shape Activities for Preschool

Shape Printable Activities Freebie (Preschool Shape Worksheets) – Active Littles

70+ Shape and Color Activities for Toddlers Preschool and Kindergarten

Shape and color activities are one of my absolute favorite activities to bring forth!

They are just so much fun and filled with learning fun!

You can literally create shapes out of colored paper and call it a day!

Neat, right?

I wanted to include a big list for you to go by if you ever were interested in bringing forth fun and engaging colorful activities that also may incorporate shape learning as well!

Of course, some of these activities will only be about colors and others will only be about shapes but some will definitely include both simultaneously.

Shapes and Colors are a wonderful lesson that can even be included in different themes throughout the year.

For example, around Valentines Day you can learn about the colors red, pink, white and talk about the shape of a heart.

On Christmas Day, you can talk about the colors green, red and gold and talk about the star shape!

There are many fun ways to get creative with learning about shapes and colors throughout the different seasons of the year.

I’ll be sharing below color and shape ideas in the following order:

Color Activities for Toddlers

Color Activities for Preschool

Color Activities for Kindergarten

Shape Activities for Toddlers

Shape Activities for Preschool

Shape Activities for Kindergarten

And, you will see some shape activities in the color category – colorful shapes.

You may also see color activities in the shapes category – shapes and colors.

How do you make learning colors fun?

Learning colors doesn’t have to be done with only a simple worksheet.

You can make color learning fun with simple play to learn activities!

The basic question asked often is, “How to teach a two year old colors?”

There are two learning colors games for toddlers I want to talk about right now:

Color learning for kids can look something like filling a bin up with a small amount of water and adding a bit of food coloring into it.

A toddler learning colors can play with the water and you can talk about that color you added in.

Not only is the toddler learning about the colors, they are playing while learning.

Kids painting games are also a fun way to learn about colors.

Painting games for kids can look like painting your hand in the color green and then stamping it onto a paper.

This is a very simple way on how to teach colors to little ones because it is fun, easy and effective.

When do toddlers learn colors?

Toddlers are learning about the world around them every single day.

Colors are everywhere and most children are able to see them and so if you point at something and show them the colors they will absorb that knowledge and in turn grow learning what you are teaching them! 🙂

Every child is different but toddlers are learning everyday and colors is one of those categories they are learning about. 🙂

Color activities for preschoolers

Here are some fun ideas we have tried that incorporated preschool color activities:

Rainbow Fish Craft

Leak Proof Bag Color Matching Activity

Paper Plate Jellyfish

Ice Cream Craft with Cotton Pads

A lot of these colour game activities were so much fun and not only were my girls learning about colors, they were playing, creating and learning as well!

Related: If you are looking for interactive color games, check out our Preschool Activity Binder!

How do I teach my 5 year old colors?

Color activities for kindergarten can be easily brought forth with a few manipulatives. Here are some of our past ideas that we have done that helped my littles learn about colors:

Kindergarten Busy Book

Color Matching Activity

DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Kindergarteners are also learning to write.

They can practice writing the color names in the same color of that color name.

How do we celebrate Colour day?

I didn’t even know color day was a thing! 😀

If you are wanting to celebrate color day, a great way to bring forth learning colours for kids is to set up easy and effective activities to learn colors.

Learning the colours of the different flags of the world, or games on colours such as board games or interactive games are other fun ways to learn about colors in a group setting.

Learning color for kids can be fun!

With the right direction and guidance, you will be learning colors in a fun way!

What color should I teach first?

There is no right or wrong way to teach colors.

A fun way to teach colors is by seasons.

For example, if it is St. Patrick’s Day, you may want to bring forth fun activities that involve the holiday.

The colors green and gold come to mind and this can be a wonderful time to teach about green and gold.

How do I learn colors?

I will be sharing a list below of different methods on how you can teach and/or learn colors!

Learning colors activities can be fun and doesn’t have to be boring!

With a little help and direction from this post, you will be learning and teaching about colours in a fun way in no time!

Related: Looking for shape worksheets for kindergarten? Check out our Kindergarten Busy Book!

How do you introduce shapes to preschoolers?

Learning about shapes is so much fun!

Some ideas on how you can teach about shapes are:

By introducing fun hands on activities

Matching shapes activities

Shape art lesson

Kids shapes learning by bringing forth a sensory bin

Games of shapes or games with shapes

Shapes in nature lesson plan

Shape books for preschool

Group activities for preschoolers about learning shapes

Making shapes with pipe cleaners

These are just some of many ways you can teach about shapes to preschoolers! 🙂

How do preschoolers teach colors and shapes?