This is a Kindergarten color song in Spanish, taught by a Spanish teacher, that is popular with Spanish children, so a reference is unavailable. The students learn the words by repetitively singing. After the students know the song very well, ask them, what is the color red in Spanish, what is the color black in Spanish and so on. Be sure that students articulate the Spanish word. If you are unsure of the pronunciation, click here to find the Spanish word and practice. Last, introduce the color words written in Spanish as a shared reading text. In this shared reading lesson, students can compare
the English and Spanish words, noticing similarities and differences. With this catchy tune, students will easily learn the color words.
Sung to the tune of Frera Jaca
Red is Rojo
Green is Verde
Blue, Azul
Negro, Black
Yellow, Amarillo
Purple is Morado
Grey is Gris
Brown, Marron
Note- teach white (Bianco), orange (Anaranjado), and pink (Rosa) separately.
Both English and Spanish color words can be taught at the same time, but it may be more beneficial if the students have more lessons in the English color words first before they play the matching game independently.
After students are familiar with the color words in English and Spanish, have them play a matching game with English color words and Spanish color words. Use a crayon pattern to download. Copy (or trace) the crayons onto the appropriate color card stock or construction paper, twice. Print the words in English on the corresponding color (for example print the word, Green on the green crayon pattern). Repeat by printing the Spanish word on the corresponding color (for example, print the word, Verde on the green crayon pattern.) Students match the colors and the color words.
Extend: Print the English and Spanish words on the crayon pattern and
have the students color the crayon in the correct color, or only print the the Spanish word and students color the crayon pattern in the correct color.
To learn more about educational resources from the Crayola website, please click here. To view a series of lessons on number words, please click here.