Colour Wheel for Kids

If you're looking for a colour mixing activity that toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy, you have to check out our printable colour wheel! It's a great chance to practice colour theory. Plus, this colour wheel for kids is a great reference for painting projects. Follow the step-by-step directions below to make your own printable colour wheel.

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Painting has to be one of the most enjoyable ways to practice colour theory with kids. There's something about painting a printable colour wheel (whether it's a plain circle like the printable color wheel below, or a turtle, like in one of our other activities) that's so fun for them. And mixing paint to get a new colour is so fascinating to their little eyes.

What I love about this colour wheel for kids in particular though, is that it's a great reference when you're done. You can set it aside for later to use alongside other activities as you practice colour theory.

Ready to make your own colour wheel for kids? Scroll down below to start painting your printable colour wheel!

Why You'll Love This Printable Colour Wheel

We loved this printable colour wheel activity and know you will too! Here are just a few reasons why.

SIMPLE: It's very simple to set up this colour wheel activity! You just print the printable colour wheel, set up some paint, and dive in. No fancy setup required.
SKILL PRACTICE: This activity is great for practicing colours with toddlers and preschoolers. It's also a great chance to have them practice fine motor skills with painting.
VISUAL REFERENCE: After you have made your colour wheel, you're left with a great visual reference for the future. It's a colour wheel for kids to reference when doing other colour mixing activities.

Printable Colour Wheel Supplies

Printable colour wheel (scroll down for printable)
Paint - red, yellow, blue
Paper plate or paint palette
Paint brushes
Scissors

How to Make a Colour Wheel for Kids

STEP ONE: Gather your supplies

Before you get started, make sure to gather up all your supplies, including the printable. You'll need to scroll down to get a copy of the printable colour wheel and print it off onto white paper or cardstock. There's a version with colour labels and one without.

To prepare your paint, add a little red, yellow, and blue paint to a paper plate or mixing palette. Make sure to leave space in between each colour to mix the secondary colours.

STEP TWO: Paint your printable colour wheel

Start by painting each of the primary colours on the printable colour wheel. Make sure to skip a slice with each colour so there's space to paint your secondary colours after mixing. (see image below)

Now to start mixing! You'll take a little of the yellow and blue to make green, blue and red to make purple, and red and yellow to make orange.

After you've mixed the colours, paint the blank slices of the printable colour wheel.

STEP THREE: Cut out the colour wheel for kids to reference

The last step is to cut out the printable colour wheel for kids to reference! It's a great visual for when you're working on painting or colour mixing activities.

Printable Colour Wheel Variations

We know you can take any activity further, and that includes this colour wheel for kids to enjoy! Here are just a few ideas to mix things up (no pun intended).

Let kids explore colours with finger painting rather than using paint brushes.
Try using different tools like sponges or cotton swabs.
Turn your colour wheel into a spinner by adding a fastener to it and attaching to a paper plate or piece of paper.

GET YOUR PRINTABLE COLOUR WHEEL BELOW

To get these printable colour wheels for free, click on the link below. For personal or classroom use only. Not for redistribution. All images are copyrighted. Thank you.

We hope you enjoy painting your printable colour wheel! This activity provides great painting practice for kids, but is also a great colour wheel for kids to reference during other colour mixing activities. Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun painting while they learn about colour theory.

Colour Wheel for Kids - Printable Colour Wheel