Colors Flashcards for Kids – Free Printable PDF

Colors Flashcards for Kids – Free Printable PDF

What Are Colors Flashcards?

Colors flashcards are one of the first tools to help children recognize, name, and describe colors in English. These cards show a color with its word, such as red, blue, or green.

By practicing with colors flashcards, children can:

  • Learn basic colors and their names
  • Recognize shades and advanced colors
  • Connect colors to real-life objects (fruits, clothes, toys)
  • Build descriptive vocabulary in English and ESL classrooms

Colors Vocabulary for Kids

Basic Colors

  • red
  • blue
  • green
  • yellow
  • black
  • white
  • orange
  • pink
  • brown
  • gray

Extended Colors

  • gold
  • silver
  • tan
  • beige
  • lime
  • navy
  • peach
  • coral
  • indigo
  • violet

👉 [Download the full free set of Colors Flashcards PDF for Kids]


How to Teach Colors with Flashcards

  1. Start with Everyday Objects

    • Show “red” and point to an apple.
    • Show “green” and point to the grass outside.
  2. Teach in Groups

    • Begin with basic colors (red, blue, yellow).
    • Add extended shades later (peach, navy, coral).
  3. Make It Interactive

    • Let kids bring toys and match them with color flashcards.

Fun Colors Flashcard Games

  • Color Hunt – Show a card and ask kids to find something of that color in the classroom.
  • Color Race – Place cards on the floor. Call a color, and children run to stand on the right card.
  • Memory Match – Match color cards with objects or pictures of the same color.
  • Color Bingo – Give kids bingo sheets with colors. Call out names and let them mark the right square.

Example Sentences with Colors Vocabulary

  • What color is this? → It’s blue.
  • Is the apple red or green? → It’s red.
  • Do you like the color yellow? → Yes, I do.
  • The car is black. What color is the bus? → It’s white.

These simple sentences help children practice speaking and describing.


Free Colors Flashcards PDF Download

📥 Click here to download your free Colors Flashcards PDF for Kids.
You’ll get 20 colorful cards, ready to print and use in class or at home.

👉 Also check out our related free flashcards:

  • [Shapes Flashcards for Preschool Learning]
  • [Numbers Flashcards for Kids]
  • [Opposite Words Flashcards for Kids and ESL Students]

FAQ about Colors Flashcards

Q: At what age should kids start learning colors?
A: Children usually start recognizing colors at age 2–3. Flashcards can help them name and remember colors more easily.

Q: Are these flashcards good for ESL learners?
A: Yes! Colors are some of the first words ESL students learn and are easy to practice in daily life.

Q: Can I use these flashcards at home?
A: Absolutely. Parents can play games like “Find something red” or “Show me something green” to practice colors daily.