Colors and Shapes Flashcards for Preschool
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Colors and Shapes Flashcards for Preschool
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About this deck
This deck covers 11 basic color words and 14 common shapes. Color cards give an everyday object in that color; shape cards describe the shape by its sides and corners, which is how children start to tell a square from a rectangle.
It is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, and for adults teaching English color and shape words to young learners.
If you print the deck, color the front of each color card with a marker or crayon before cutting, so the word and the color appear together.
Study tips
- Go on a color hunt after each session: find three things in the room that match the card.
- For shapes, count the sides and corners together with a finger.
- Teach circle, square and triangle first; add rectangle, oval and star once those are solid.
- Use building blocks or paper cutouts so children can hold the shapes, not just look at them.
All 25 cards
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| red | Color of a ripe strawberry |
| orange | Color of a carrot |
| yellow | Color of a banana |
| green | Color of grass |
| blue | Color of a clear sky |
| purple | Color of grapes |
| pink | Color of a flamingo |
| brown | Color of tree bark |
| black | Color of the night sky |
| white | Color of snow |
| gray | Color of an elephant |
| circle | Round all the way around; no sides or corners. Like a coin. |
| square | 4 equal sides and 4 square corners. Like a cracker. |
| triangle | 3 sides and 3 corners. Like a slice of pizza. |
| rectangle | 4 sides, 4 square corners; 2 long sides and 2 short sides. Like a door. |
| oval | A stretched circle; no corners. Like an egg. |
| star | Usually drawn with 5 points, like the stars on the US flag. |
| heart | Two round bumps on top and a point at the bottom. |
| diamond (rhombus) | 4 equal sides, tilted. Like the diamonds on a playing card. |
| pentagon | 5 sides and 5 corners. Like a baseball home plate. |
| hexagon | 6 sides and 6 corners. Like a honeycomb cell. |
| octagon | 8 sides and 8 corners. Like a stop sign. |
| crescent | A curved shape like a thin moon. |
| cube | A 3D shape with 6 square faces. Like a sugar cube. |
| sphere | A 3D round shape. Like a ball. |
Frequently asked questions
›At what age do children learn colors and shapes?
It varies widely. Many children name a few colors and simple shapes between ages two and four; there is no need to rush.
›Is a square a rectangle?
Yes. A square is a special rectangle with four equal sides. For young children it is fine to treat them as separate shapes first.
›What is the difference between a rhombus and a diamond?
"Diamond" is the everyday name; "rhombus" is the math name for a shape with four equal sides that may be tilted.
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