Color Recognition Worksheets for Preschool & Kindergarten Color by Code Activity

Make learning colors fun and meaningful with these engaging Color Recognition & Color by Code Worksheets!

This resource helps young learners practice color recognition while also building important early learning skills. As children identify and color familiar pictures, they are naturally introduced to new vocabulary and can practice recognizing the beginning sounds of pictured words.

These simple, child-friendly worksheets are perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, homeschool, morning work, centers, or extra practice at home.

Skills Practiced:

• Color recognition

• Color matching

• Vocabulary development

• Beginning sound awareness

• Following directions

• Fine motor skills

• Pencil and crayon control

What’s Included:

• 10 Color Recognition Worksheets

• 5 Color by Code Worksheets

• 15 worksheets total

• Easy-to-recognize, kid-friendly pictures

• Simple and engaging activities for young learners

A fun way for children to learn colors, build vocabulary, explore beginning sounds, and strengthen fine motor skills—all while coloring!

Colors Practiced:

Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Pink, Brown, Gray, and Black.

Color Recognition Activities

Students look at six familiar pictures and find and color the three objects that are usually the target color. Distractor pictures encourage children to think carefully rather than simply coloring every object.

Color by Code Activities

Students use the colorful crayon key at the top of each page to identify the correct colors and complete the picture. Activities include 4- and 5-color codes for a gentle variation in difficulty.

Perfect For:

Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, homeschool, morning work, independent practice, learning centers, early finishers, and extra practice at home.

Prep: Simply print and use! 🖍️