2.5y–4.2y10 minArtFree playFamily time
Colour Spotter Studio
Support the adult to talk with your child about noticing differences between colours, using simple comparisons and child-led choices while making a quick picture or collage.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper or cardboard
- 3–6 colouring options (e.g., crayons, pencils, felt tips, or small scraps of coloured paper)
- a small basket/plate to hold colours
Nice to have
- glue stick or tape (for collage)
- a favourite ‘colour’ song you already know
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneCompares object propertiesMind· 2.8y–5y· stretch
- MilestoneChooses particular colours to use for a purpose.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneNames coloursMind· 2.8y–3y· core
- MilestoneReceptive opposite understandingMind· 4y–5y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneExpresses own preferences and interests.Heart· 22mo–3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneCan select and use activities and resources with help.Heart· 22mo–3y· stretch· Step 1
- MilestoneSelects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 2
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Talk about children’s growing interest in and use of colour as they begin to find differences between colours.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)