Buy and read children’s books that focus on colors. Most children should be able to recognize color differences by 18 months. Of course the more you show your toddler colors, the quicker your child will comprehend the differences in hues and identify them as distinct colors


Buy toys that have bright colors. Stick to the true reds, blues and greens, and not the pastel colors. Brightly colored toys will have a greater contrast against the everyday objects in your home and will be easier for your toddler to distinguish.

Talk to your child about colors. There are countless situations in your daily life where color will figure. Say things like, “Are you going to wear red or blue shorts today? Mommy has an orange shirt. I like your yellow ball.” Your toddler will be learning language skills as well as colors.

Point out colors at every opportunity. Show your child a green apple at the supermarket. Let your chld hold a red tomato or a yellow banana, and say the color: yellow banana, red tomato. Slide down the big yellow slide at the park. Your options are only limited by your imagination.

Paint with your child. Color. Glue. Cut. Art is the best way to teach your child about colors and develop imagination and creativity as well. Teach your child to use safety scissors and cut colored paper. Mix food color in glue and make colored designs on white paper, that will dry and keep well for display.

Your child is learning a new skill and will make mistakes, misnaming colors, etc., Don’t reprimand him or her for mistakes. Your child will learn given time.

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