Learn all about color with this FREE printable color wheel activity. Use the printable color wheel worksheets to create the primary and secondary colors. It is a simple way to explore color, one of the 7 elements of art, that’s so easy to do! Encourage their creativity today with budget-friendly supplies and easy art ideas!
What is the color wheel? A color wheel is a way of organizing colors by how they relate to each other. It is based around the colors, red, yellow, and blue.
When mixed, these colors create all other colors, which are called the primary colors. By mixing the primary colors together, you get the secondary colors, which are green, orange, and violet.
Sir Isaac Newton presented the first color wheel in the 17th century, when he discovered the visible spectrum of light. He helped us understand light and why we see the colors in rainbows.
Teaching kids about the color wheel for art offers numerous benefits that extend beyond the realm of artistic expression. First, it helps kids develop a fundamental understanding of color theory to mix and match colors effectively. Learning about the color wheel promotes problem-solving skills as children experiment with color combinations and discover how to achieve the desired shades. It also enhances their observation and critical thinking abilities as they become more attuned to the colors in their environment.
Moreover, understanding the color wheel can be applied to many aspects of life, not just art. It can be helpful in interior design, fashion, and even making everyday choices like selecting complementary colors for personal belongings. Teaching kids about the color wheel equips them with practical knowledge and skills, making it a valuable part of the overall art experience.
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Download our free printable color wheel activity and follow the step-by-step instructions to make your own color wheel.
Mix colors with paint (an easy way to do it), watercolor pencils, or other art supplies! You can also learn more about color mixing here.
When you finish this color wheel activity, why not explore the element of color with one of these art projects below?
Create one or more of these colorful Pop Art projects.
Make a colorful painting inspired by famous artist, Bronwyn Bancroft.
Explore color science with kids as well! You can find all our color science experiments here!
Make a color wheel spinner and demonstrate how you can make white light from different colors.
Take the Stroop Test for a fun color science activity.
Explore refraction of light when you make rainbows using a variety of simple supplies.
Make a DIY spectroscope and split visible light into the colors of the spectrum.
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