Daycare and Preschool - Yellow Theme Unit

Teaching Children About Yellow ColorWhat to do:
The color "yellow" is a color synonymous to1. Show children how to squeeze lemons and
summer because it reminds of the big, bright sunencourage them to try on their own
shining above, giving warmth and sending children2. Check the taste of the this juice whether it is
outside to play. Sunflowers and yummysweet or sour
lemonades are yellow. You can explore with your3. Let the children mix all the ingredients in a
group this wonderful colour as you participate inpitcher and stir well
your summer activities.4. Pour the lemonade drinks into cups of ice
Mr Sun5. Then ask the children the things about the
Have some sun-shaped cut-outs using yellowlemonade such as its colour, fruit source, taste,
construction papers and hide them around theetc.
room or outdoors in the yard. Let the children goThe World in Yellow
on a "sun search" to find as many sun shapes asStroll with the children and search for yellow
they can and they have to continue searching untilobjects such as flowers, animals, signs, vehicles,
all the suns have been found.buildings, and so on and take photos of these.
After searching, let them decorate the suns theyAfter taking a walk, discuss about the yellow
have found. They can decorate these withthings that have seen and invite them to draw
crayons, markers, sequins, faux jewels orthe yellow things they saw.
anything that shines and dazzles.Make Sunflowers
Loads of LemonsHave each child to paint a small yellow paper plate
Printingand put pieces of yellow tissue paper on it which
Cut the lemons in half and place a few foldedwill create a petal appearance. When dried, give
paper towels in a shallow pan to make a pad.the children sunflower seeds to glue at the center
Then, pour yellow tempera paint on top and addof the plate and staple two giant green
a few drops of lemon extract (found in the spiceconstruction papers at the bottom which will
section of your local grocery store). Let theserve as leaves. These flower decorations are
children dip the lemon into the paint and pressgreat for your room or they can use these as
down onto a sheet of paper to make prints. Yousummer home-decoration in their respective
can use a dark sheet of construction paper tohouses.
have a great contrasting effect to the brightPlay Games with Children that Involve Colours
yellow prints. Smell the lemon scent!!Let the players form a line and all facing the
Make Lemonadeleader. The leader will call the name of one player,
Exercise those little hands as you squeeze lemonshe will either toss, roll, or bounce the ball to him
together and the reward is a thirst quenchingand that player will catch the ball and returns it to
drink that is sure to please any child on a hotthe leader. You may use a yellow beach ball or
summer day!other large ball for this activity.
You will need:o 1 part fresh lemon juiceo 1 partSince play is the best child learning tool for a child,
sugaro 5 parts watero serving pitchero iceuse fun activities and projects to teach them.