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What better way to teach your child their basic colors then by taking them on a nature walk. Think about all the bright colors your child can see just by being outside. Plus the walk and the fresh air are great for their health and well-being.

Pick a day that is warm and bright. This will help bring out the most vibrant colors of all the flowers, leaves and even the animals. Don’t pick a large area to walk in. This will only tire out your child and they will forget all the wonderful colors they have been able to see. Try taking them to a park or if you have a nature area near home, take them there. You don’t have to walk the entire length until your child begins to build up some stamina to walking in that type of area.

Don’t pass anything up. It’s easy to say the sky is blue, the sun is yellow and the grass is green but remember there are many objects in nature and all of them have different colors. Birds are fun to watch and many birds have bright colors that you can point out to your child.

Leaves are a great to look at on a fall nature walk. The colors can be bright and there are many different colors to look at. Even the brown leaves can hold a fascination for a child who is just learning.

Rocks can be fun to explore on a nature walk too. They come in many different sizes and shapes but they also can contain many different colors. Let the children find you a rock that has red or blue in it. Maybe they can even find one with multiple colors.

Don’t forget to look at the flowers too. Not only are flowers bright in color but the same type of flower can come in many different colors. Maybe there are numerous rose bushes around that have red, pink and white roses on them. Point that out to your child to show how similar items can take on many different colors.

Going on a nature walk can be filled with a lot of enjoyment and time well spent. Taking your child on a nature walk to teach them their basic colors can be a learning experience of a lifetime. So go out and walk, take in the sights and enjoy teaching your child a lesson they will use for the rest of their lives.

Submitted by Preschool