colors and meanings for preschoolers
Boyatzis and Varghese also found that boys in general were more positive towards darker colors. Such a simplified study begs more questions but forms the basic basis of understanding that children do assign feelings to colors. Delving deeper. Yes, there is a color feeling connection in preschool aged children. Red is mad, blue is sad, yellow is happy and green is glad. This commonsensical approach to tying primary colors with basic feelings is effective for young children. It is used endlessly in pre-schools, children's hospitals and trauma centers to access the often ineffable emotions of rapidly growing children.
You should always be reviewing colors with your child though, all the way up to kindergarten. Also, be sure to use the color words both before and after the noun (this is a blue pen, this pen is blue). It is important to use the color word both ways so your child can better understand the concept of color. If you are looking for ways to teach colors, check out this post with games, activities, and books to teach colors. You can also purchase my Color Activity Pack for $1.99. It has a bunch of great color activities, plus a curriculum guide.