Colors Unit Paintbrushes for Elementary ESL

 This resource (Colors Vocabulary Paintbrush Activities for Elementary ESL Students: Flashcards, Games, and Worksheets) is part of the Colors Unit for Elementary English- Starters. Find it by clicking here:           

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 These paintbrush colors activities help students learn, practice, and review important color words. This resource can be used as part of a complete ESL colors unit or as a separate activity when teachers need a quick review or do not have time to start a full unit. These paintbrush activities provide flexible and effective vocabulary practice for young English learners.

Paintbrushes come in different colors. Frequently review colors through different activities to reinforce retention. As teachers you can enhance the educational experience, making learning colors more effective using this resource. Find everything to write your english language lesson plan.

Teaching Colors Vocabulary in ESL Using Paintbrush Activities

 Listen, Point and say to identify colors on this poster style sheet. This will have the students use critical thinking for communication as students find the color in the template. The mat has paintbrushes and color names.

Teacher: Point to black!

Students: black!

Information questions with What. Hold up a paintbrush small card and have students say the color aloud. Repeat with each color until students become confident.

Teacher: What color is it?
Students: It’s green.

Asking and answering questions about color.

Teacher: Is it blue?

Students: Yes, it is.

A worksheet to color the items using the correct colors. Say the color name aloud and have the student point to each one.

Color Matching Puzzles. Print on cardstock or heavy paper.

Find someone who has the other part of the puzzle.

Students can put the puzzle together individually or in small groups.  You can also create a memory game in which students must find the matching pairs.

The size of the pieces fit into a folder and there you have a file folder game ready for your wrap part of the lesson plan. Plan interactive and hands-on activities to keep students engaged. Using a file folder keeps all game pieces and materials organized in one place, preventing loss or damage. It also ensures that the classroom remains uncluttered, making it easier for students to focus. File folders are easy to carry, allowing the game to be used in different settings.

Use This Resource as Part of a Colors Unit or as a Quick Review

Teachers can use this resource:

• as part of a full colors vocabulary unit
• when there is no time to start a new unit
• as a quick review of colors vocabulary
• as a warm-up activity
• as a vocabulary reinforcement activity
• for learning centers
• for substitute teacher lesson plans

This flexibility makes the resource useful throughout the school year.

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